PureSorb-Q™-40-NF

Product overview

Nisshin Seifun Group has a long history of research into the abundant vitamins present in wheat germ. The structural similarities between coenzyme Q10 and vitamin K provided the impetus for research and development leading to the successful industrial production of coenzyme Q10, a world first. Subsequent research and development led to the Aqua Q10 series, in which coenzyme Q10, which is not water-soluble by nature, is dispersed in water. This series can be used in a range of applications.
PureSorb-Q™-40-NF is a water-dispersible powder containing approximately 40% coenzyme Q10.

Overview of ingredients

Coenzyme Q10 (compound name: ubiquinone) was first discovered in bovine heart, and it is abundant in the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas in humans. Coenzyme Q10 can be synthesized in the body, and it is an essential component that mediates electron transfer in the process of ATP manufacture within the mitochondria. Since coenzyme Q10 has a structure that allows electron transfer, there are both oxidized and reduced forms. Scientific studies have shown that the amount of coenzyme Q10 in the body decreases with age, and that it also suppresses the oxidation of vitamin E in the body.

Characteristics of product

Excellent dispersibility in water

Coenzyme Q10 is a solid oil at room temperature and does not dissolve or disperse in water, while PureSorb-Q™-40-NF is a water-dispersible powder that has been emulsified and dried using our proprietary formulation and processing technology. A feature of PureSorb-Q™-40-NF is that it does not readily precipitate when dispersed in water.

Patent No. 4842824. Title of invention: Coenzyme Q10-containing composition

• PureSorb-Q™-40-NF
• Coenzyme Q10 bulk powder

Improved absorbability

Coenzyme Q10 crystals have a melting point of approximately 50 ℃ and are thus solid at room or body temperature. Coenzyme Q10 cannot be absorbed by the body in solid form, and it must therefore be dissolved in oil and then dispersed in water. Although it is generally recommended that PureSorb-Q™-40-NF be taken with a meal, some absorption has been observed even on an empty stomach because PureSorb-Q™-40-NF is dispersed in water.

【Study design】 Crossover study of single intake with 10 subjects
【Dose】 60 mg as coenzyme Q10
【Test meal】 Tablets containing PureSorb-Q™-40-NF (test meal)
Soft-gel capsules containing coenzyme Q10 bulk powder (control)
【Intake method】 Intake with water after breakfast

【Technical literature】 Nukui K et al, J Nutr . Sci. Vitaminol（2007）53:187-190

【Study design】 Crossover study of single intake with 10 subjects
【Dose】 60 mg as coenzyme Q10
【Test meal】 Tablets containing PureSorb-Q™-40-NF (test meal)
Soft-gel capsules containing coenzyme Q10 bulk powder (control)
【Intake method】 Intake with water after breakfast

【Technical literature】 Nukui K et al, J Nutr . Sci. Vitaminol（2007）53:187-190

Highly versatile flavor

Since no synthetic emulsifiers are used, PureSorb-Q™-40-NF does not have their distinctive taste or odor, and it is thus almost completely tasteless and odorless. It can therefore be used not only in supplements, but also in a variety of products such as jellies, instant beverages, and baked goods.

Use suitability

Since PureSorb-Q™-40-NF has a high coenzyme Q10 content, only a small amount needs to be used for blending into products. When coenzyme Q10 is pressed into tablets, the temporary rise in temperature due to pressure can cause it to melt, resulting in the appearance of red spots. While this can be a problem when coenzyme Q10 bulk powder (100% coenzyme Q10) is used, PureSorb-Q™-40-NF is not crystalline, and red spots do not readily appear during tablet manufacture.

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