Stack · 6 supplements

Mitochondrial Energy

Supports the cofactors of cellular energy production: B vitamins and magnesium for ATP-generating enzymes, CoQ10 for the electron transport chain, NMN for NAD⁺ and NAC for glutathione.

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Timing

Daily schedule

  1. 07:00

    On waking

    no food
  2. 08:00

    Breakfast

    with meal
  3. 12:30

    Lunch

    with meal
  4. 22:30

    Bedtime

    no food

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Interactions

SynergyCoQ10 + Omega-3 (Fish Oil)

CoQ10 absorbs better with fat

What to do

Take both with a fat-containing meal.

Why

CoQ10 is highly lipophilic and poorly absorbed; food and fat improve uptake.

Mechanism-basedFull details
  1. 01Bhagavan HN, Chopra RK. Coenzyme Q10: absorption, tissue uptake, metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Free Radic Res 2006.

Buying guide

What to look for on the label

  • CoQ10

    • Ubiquinol or solubilized ubiquinone in oil softgels

  • NMN

    • Third-party tested for purity (the category has quality problems)

  • Vitamin B Complex

    • Methylated forms (methylcobalamin, methylfolate)
    • B6 ≤ 25 mg per serving for long-term use

  • Magnesium

    • Magnesium glycinate (well tolerated, popular for sleep)
    • Magnesium citrate (also a mild laxative)
    • Avoid magnesium oxide if absorption matters

  • Omega-3 (Fish Oil)

    • Triglyceride (rTG) form
    • Third-party tested for oxidation and heavy metals (e.g. IFOS)
    • Algae oil for a vegan option

  • NAC

    • Capsules in sealed blister packs or with desiccant (NAC oxidizes)