Why I Take 200mg of Micro Ingredients CoQ10 (And What It’s Doing for My Heart and Energy)

 


Let me be blunt—CoQ10 isn’t one of those trendy TikTok supplements. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t have a “glow up” aesthetic. But if you care about energy, heart function, and aging well, this one’s gold.

I take the Micro Ingredients CoQ10 200mg softgels every single day, and I’ve seen clear improvements in my metrics. Days when I’m consistent, my HRV ticks up, fatigue is lower, and I feel a difference in recovery after longer walks or hospital shifts. This isn’t placebo territory—I’ve been tracking it long enough to know it’s doing something.

What CoQ10 Actually Does (Let’s Get a Bit Technical)

Coenzyme Q10, or ubiquinone, is a fat-soluble compound your body makes—but production drops with age, stress, and some medications. It's a critical player in the electron transport chain, which is how your mitochondria generate ATP (your cells’ main energy source). No CoQ10? No energy.

But here’s where it really earns a place in my stack:

  • Heart Health: Your heart muscle is energy-hungry. CoQ10 supports cardiovascular function by boosting mitochondrial efficiency—kind of like giving your heart premium fuel.

  • Antioxidant Protection: CoQ10 helps neutralize oxidative stress (the damage caused by free radicals). That means less wear and tear on cells, which matters when you're managing inflammation, weight loss, or hormonal shifts.

  • Medication Offset: I’m not on statins, but if you are—listen up. Statins deplete your CoQ10 levels. Supplementing can help restore that balance and reduce the muscle fatigue some folks experience.

Why I Chose This Brand

I go with Micro Ingredients for a few solid reasons:

  • Potent dose: Two softgels = 200mg, which is the sweet spot for cardiovascular and metabolic support.

  • Coconut MCT oil base: This helps absorption since CoQ10 is fat-soluble.

  • Free of garbage: No fillers, no soy, no gluten, no GMOs—just clean, high-quality formulation.

  • Big bottle: I love that it’s a 240-count—less reordering, and it’s a better value per dose.

Also, I’ve noticed that when I take this along with my NAD+ precursors and Alpha Brain, the synergy is real. I get sharper focus, better glucose tolerance, and less afternoon crash. Again, I track this stuff—it’s not guesswork.

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