BioStacks
68 / 100Good
Score Breakdown
Formulation
90
Safety
75
Final score
68/100
Ingredients (1)
Ubiquinol
100%Dose
100 mg
Target
100–300 mg
Form
Premium
Other Ingredients (9)
Caramel ColorColor
Class III and IV caramel colors contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in 2011 (Monograph Vol. 101). California Prop 65 lists 4-MEI as a known carcinogen; products delivering >29 mcg/day require a cancer warning label. NTP TR-535 (2007) found 4-MEI caused lung tumors in mice. Major cola brands (Coca-Cola, Pepsi) voluntarily reformulated 2012-2014 to reduce 4-MEI below California thresholds. Because labels never specify Class I (sugar + heat only, safer) vs Class III/IV (ammonia-process, contains 4-MEI), consumers cannot verify which they're consuming. Combined with the additive's purely cosmetic purpose, the risk:benefit ratio is unfavorable for any supplement.
Medium Chain Triglyceride OilCarrier
Fractionated oils rich in C8/C10 triglycerides used as neutral carrier or anti-sticking agent
Ascorbyl PalmitateAntioxidant
Fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as preservative
BeeswaxCoating
Natural wax produced by honeybees, used as a coating and binding agent in softgels and tablets
CarobFlavor
Roasted powder from carob tree pods, used as a caffeine-free chocolate/cocoa substitute for flavor and brown color
Mixed TocopherolsAntioxidant
Natural vitamin E used as preservative
Rosemary ExtractPreservative
Natural plant-derived antioxidant used to preserve freshness and prevent oxidation of oils and fats in supplements
SoftgelCapsule
One-piece gelatin capsule shell with a plasticizer (typically glycerin), used to encapsulate liquid or oil-based supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
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