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Ingredients (1)
Coenzyme Q10
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.
CarrageenanThickener
Can break down into poligeenan (a known inflammatory) under stomach acid conditions. Tobacman (2001, Environmental Health Perspectives) reviewed evidence linking carrageenan to intestinal inflammation and ulceration. Major food brands (Silk, Stonyfield) have voluntarily removed it. Used only as a thickener — provides no health benefit.
Soy LecithinEmulsifier
Widely used emulsifier derived from soybeans
BeeswaxCoating
Natural wax produced by honeybees, used as a coating and binding agent in softgels and tablets
Vegetable OilCarrier
Edible oils used as carriers in softgels and as processing aids
GlycerinHumectant
Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids
StarchBinder
Carbohydrate polymer used as a binder, filler, and disintegrant in tablets and capsules
GlycerinHumectant
Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids
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Sources & Scoring
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