Strong evidenceantioxidant
CoQ10 for Afternoon Energy Crash
CoQ10 supports sustained mitochondrial ATP production throughout the day. It acts as an electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and afternoon energy dips may partly reflect suboptimal mitochondrial bioenergetics.
How strong is the research?
Strong evidence
Based on a randomised controlled trial (RCT) — the gold standard for establishing cause and effect.
How much to take
100–200 mg
Take with lunch meal to support afternoon energy. Ubiquinol form preferred for bioavailability.
When to take it
Best taken: with food