ubiquiniol
Ubiquiniol is the reduced, active form of ubiquinone, also known as coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. Ubiquinone is a lipid-soluble benzoquinone that is naturally produced in the body and found in every cell. Ubiquiniol plays a crucial role in cellular respiration, specifically in the electron transport chain within the mitochondria. In this process, it acts as an electron carrier, shuttling electrons and protons, which ultimately leads to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of cells.
The conversion between ubiquinone and ubiquiniol is a redox cycle, meaning one is oxidized and the other
Levels of ubiquinol can decrease with age and certain health conditions, leading to a greater reliance on