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A: Yes, good sources of CoQ10 include tuna, salmon, liver, meat and whole grains.
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A: CoQ10’s effects on pregnant women and their babies are unknown. Consult your obstetrician before starting any new supplement to verify that it’s safe for you.
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A: Idebenone is the synthetic form of CoQ10. In some cases, CoQ10 is better at fighting free radicals than idebenone. For other free radicals, the opposite is true. Idebenone has the highest Environmental Protection Factor (EPF) out of all antioxidants — 95 — according to Brooke Le Poer Trench in Allure. The EPF measures an antioxidant’s ability to fight UV rays and free radicals. CoQ10 has an EPF of 55. At present, most experts agree that both forms are beneficial, though more research is needed to compare the two.
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A: No, these are different formulas. For one, retinoids are available by prescription only, whereas retinol is over the counter. Retinol is less potent (and thereby less irritating) than retinoids. Consult your dermatologist about the ideal product for you.
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