Heart & antioxidants

Coenzyme Q10, ubiquinol, omega-3, NAC, glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid and plant extracts: dose and price.

This section holds coenzyme Q10 and ubiquinol, omega-3, NAC, glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, grape seed extract, bergamot and other plant extracts.

The EU authorises claims such as EPA and DHA (normal function of the heart at 250 mg a day), thiamine (normal function of the heart), and vitamins C and E, selenium and zinc (protection of cells from oxidative stress), shown on a product when its dose meets the condition. Q10, NAC and plants have no authorised claims.

FAQ

How do Q10 and ubiquinol differ?

Ubiquinol is the reduced form of Q10; the product says which form it contains.

How much EPA and DHA does the claim need?

The condition for the normal heart function claim is 250 mg EPA and DHA a day.

Can they be taken with medication?

Some products, such as omega-3 and nattokinase, can interact with blood thinners; ask a doctor first.

Heart & antioxidants

NOW Foods CoQ10, 200mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Glutathione with Milk Thistle Extract & Alpha Lipoic Acid, 500mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Glutathione, 250mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Lycopene, 20mg - 50 softgels

NOW Foods Nattokinase, 100mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Pantethine, 300mg - 60 softgels

NOW Foods Pycnogenol, 30mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice Concentrated 10:1 Extract, 1200mg - 60 tablets

NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice with CoQ10, 600mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Resveratrol, 200mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Resveratrol, Extra Strength 350mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods Sun-E, 400 IU - 60 softgels