AOR CardioNOx Coenzyme Q10 100mg - Heart & Energy Support | 30 Caps
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 1 V-capsule (1-3 daily) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 02159589 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- SUPPORTS CELLULAR ENERGY PRODUCTION: Coenzyme Q10 is an essential factor in the production of cellular energy in the mitochondria - the energy-generating structures inside every cell - helping the body meet its natural energy demands.
- SUPPORTS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Each vegan capsule provides 100 mg of Coenzyme Q10, helping to maintain and support healthy cardiovascular function - the heart is one of the body's most energy-demanding organs.
- POWERFUL FAT-SOLUBLE ANTIOXIDANT: CoQ10 is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant - a source of antioxidants that help protect cells against the effects of free radicals.
- HIGH-POTENCY, TRANSPARENT LABEL: 100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10) per capsule, printed plainly on the label - the only medicinal ingredient, no proprietary blend.
- ALSO CONTAINS POTASSIUM NITRATE (NON-MEDICINAL): The formula's non-medicinal ingredients include potassium nitrate, providing 259 mg of nitrate, alongside green tea extract, citric acid and microcrystalline cellulose - dietary nitrate is a well-studied area of nutrition research on its own (see the research section below).
- TAKE WITH A FAT-CONTAINING MEAL: Because CoQ10 is fat-soluble, the label directs 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily with a fat-containing meal to support absorption.
- VEGAN, NON-GMO, GLUTEN-FREE: A vegan V-capsule formula that is non-GMO and gluten-free, in a 30-capsule, up to 30-day supply bottle.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED NHP: Manufactured in a GMP-compliant Canadian facility by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR). Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 02159589.
Product description
CoQ10 for heart, energy and antioxidant support
A closer look at AOR CardioNOx - 100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10) per vegan capsule, supporting cardiovascular health, cellular energy production and antioxidant protection. Made in Canada. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 02159589.
CardioNOx CoQ10
Backed by the CoQ10 research base
Coenzyme Q10 is one of the most widely studied nutrients for cardiovascular and mitochondrial health, including the large Q-SYMBIO heart-failure trial.
The AOR difference
100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 per vegan capsule, made in Canada in a GMP-compliant facility and licensed by Health Canada, NPN 02159589.
What AOR CardioNOx Supports
Coenzyme Q10 is a natural component of every cell in the body - four ways it supports your heart and energy levels.
Mitochondrial Energy Production
CoQ10 is an essential factor in the production of cellular energy in the mitochondria, the energy-generating structures inside every cell.
Cardiovascular Health
Helps to maintain and support healthy cardiovascular function - the heart is one of the body's most energy-demanding organs.
Antioxidant Protection
A powerful fat-soluble antioxidant and a source of antioxidants that help protect cells against the effects of free radicals.
Fat-Soluble, Absorption-Minded Formula
Each vegan capsule is intended to be taken with a fat-containing meal - because CoQ10 is fat-soluble, this is how the label directs it to be used.
AOR CardioNOx CoQ10: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule)
- Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10)100 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: potassium nitrate (providing 259 mg nitrate), green tea extract, citric acid, microcrystalline cellulose. Capsule: hypromellose.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Contains Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10), an essential factor in the production of cellular energy in the mitochondria and a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant. Helps to maintain and support cardiovascular health. Source of an antioxidant. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 02159589.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule one to three times daily with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules - swallow capsules whole. Do not exceed the daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner.
Cautions and Warnings: Allergens: Corn. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood pressure medication or blood thinners, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a liver disorder. Consult a health care practitioner before using this product for more than 12 weeks. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you develop symptoms of liver trouble such as yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), stomach pain, dark urine, sweating, nausea and/or unusual tiredness or loss of appetite. Rare, unpredictable cases of liver injury associated with green tea extract-containing products have been reported in Canada and internationally. Keep out of reach of children. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Ingrédient médicinal (par capsule)
- Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10)100 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : nitrate de potassium (fournissant 259 mg de nitrate), extrait de thé vert, acide citrique, cellulose microcristalline. Capsule : hypromellose.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Contient de la coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10), un facteur essentiel à la production d'énergie cellulaire dans les mitochondries et un puissant antioxydant liposoluble. Aide au maintien et au soutien de la santé cardiovasculaire. Source d'un antioxydant. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 02159589.
Dose recommandée (adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Prendre 1 capsule une à trois fois par jour avec un repas contenant des matières grasses, ou selon les directives d'un praticien de soins de santé qualifié. Ne pas écraser ni mélanger les capsules - avaler les capsules entières. Ne pas dépasser la dose quotidienne à moins d'avis contraire d'un praticien de soins de santé.
Mises en garde et précautions : Allergènes : Maïs. Consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'utilisation si vous prenez des médicaments pour la pression sanguine ou des anticoagulants, si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez, ou si vous avez un trouble hépatique. Consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant d'utiliser ce produit pendant plus de 12 semaines. Cessez l'utilisation et consultez un praticien de soins de santé si vous présentez des symptômes de troubles hépatiques tels que le jaunissement de la peau ou des yeux (jaunisse), des douleurs à l'estomac, des urines foncées, de la transpiration, des nausées et/ou une fatigue inhabituelle ou une perte d'appétit. De rares cas imprévisibles de lésions hépatiques associées aux produits contenant de l'extrait de thé vert ont été rapportés au Canada et à l'international. Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, bien fermé. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé.
NPN 02159589
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One active ingredient, four ways it supports your heart and energy.
Mitochondrial Energy
Coenzyme Q10 is an essential factor in the production of cellular energy in the mitochondria - the energy-generating structures inside every cell.
Cardiovascular Health
Helps to maintain and support healthy cardiovascular function, backed by a large body of CoQ10 research including the Q-SYMBIO heart-failure trial.
Antioxidant Protection
A powerful fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cells against the effects of free radicals, as part of the body's natural defenses.
Transparent, High-Potency Label
100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 per vegan capsule - the full amount is printed on the label. Made in Canada, GMP-compliant, licensed NPN 02159589.
How AOR CardioNOx compares
Why a transparent, single-ingredient CoQ10 capsule matters.
| AOR CardioNOx | Low-dose CoQ10 | Bargain blends | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coenzyme Q10 per capsule | 100 mg | Often 30-50 mg | Varies, often undisclosed |
| Capsule format | Vegan V-capsule | Often gelatin-based | Varies |
| Per-capsule amount printed | Yes, 100 mg | Varies | Proprietary blend possible |
| Single, disclosed active | Coenzyme Q10 only | Usually single | Multi-ingredient blend |
| Sourcing and quality | Made in Canada - GMP - NPN | Varies | Varies |
How to use
Take 1 capsule
Adults take 1 V-capsule, 1 to 3 times daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
With a fat-containing meal
Because CoQ10 is fat-soluble, take each capsule with a meal or snack that contains some fat to support absorption.
Swallow whole
Do not crush, mix or blend the capsules - swallow them whole with water.
Stay consistent
Use daily as directed; consult a health care practitioner before using this product for more than 12 weeks.
What the research says about Coenzyme Q10
Peer-reviewed studies and reviews on Coenzyme Q10 and related ingredient-level topics - shared for education, not as claims about this finished product. AOR CardioNOx's claims are the statements authorized under its Natural Health Product licence, NPN 02159589. The statin-depletion research is educational context only; this product is not positioned to treat statin side effects. The dietary-nitrate research concerns that topic at the ingredient level; potassium nitrate is a non-medicinal ingredient in this formula, not the basis of its medicinal claim.
Reduced major cardiovascular events (Q-SYMBIO)
In a 2-year randomized trial of 420 patients with moderate to severe heart failure, CoQ10 100 mg three times daily plus standard therapy reduced the composite of major adverse cardiovascular events (15% vs 26%) and cardiovascular mortality versus placebo.
Human RCTCochrane review: lower mortality and hospitalization
A Cochrane review of 11 randomized trials (1,573 participants) found CoQ10 probably reduces all-cause mortality and hospitalization related to heart failure versus placebo or conventional therapy.
Cochrane meta-analysisImproved ejection fraction and walk distance
A meta-analysis of 33 randomized trials found CoQ10 was associated with lower all-cause mortality and heart-failure hospitalization, alongside improved left ventricular ejection fraction and 6-minute walk test distance.
Meta-analysisCoQ10's central role in cellular redox balance
A comprehensive physiology review describes Coenzyme Q as central to the mitochondrial electron transport chain and to the cell's entire redox balance, in addition to several other cellular processes.
ReviewThe mobile electron carrier of the ETC
Ubiquinone (CoQ10) is described as a mobile component of the mitochondrial electron transport chain, ferrying electrons between complexes to support the production of cellular energy.
ReviewFacilitates ATP production via the electron transport chain
A state-of-the-art cardiology review explains that CoQ10 facilitates the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the mitochondria by participating in redox reactions within the electron transport chain.
ReviewStatins lower plasma CoQ10
A review explains that statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) share a biosynthetic pathway with Coenzyme Q10, and that plasma CoQ10 levels are measurably lowered during statin treatment.
ReviewMeta-analysis on statin-associated muscle symptoms
A meta-analysis of 7 randomized trials (389 patients) found CoQ10 supplementation (100-600 mg/day) was associated with a significant reduction in muscle pain intensity in statin-treated patients, though results varied by study.
Meta-analysisSecondary CoQ10 deficiency, including from statins
A review of secondary CoQ10 deficiency disorders lists pharmacological agents such as statins among the recognized causes, alongside oxidative stress and other mechanisms unrelated to genetics.
ReviewThe nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide pathway
Dietary nitrate is converted in the body to nitrite and can be further converted to nitric oxide; supplementation has been shown to raise plasma nitrite and reduce resting blood pressure in some studies.
ReviewModest blood-pressure effect in healthy people
A meta-analysis of 19 randomized trials found inorganic nitrate mildly reduced systolic blood pressure in healthy people, but did not significantly lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
Meta-analysisMechanisms behind the blood-pressure effect
A physiology review describes how dietary inorganic nitrate, via the nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide pathway, can influence vascular tone and has been studied for a blood-pressure-lowering effect.
ReviewCoQ recycling suppresses lipid peroxidation
A study identified a pathway (FSP1-CoQ-NAD(P)H) in which cells regenerate reduced CoQ to trap lipid peroxyl radicals, protecting against oxidative membrane damage.
Mechanistic studyAntioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms reviewed
A narrative review describes CoQ10's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, including its role in endothelial function and vascular smooth-muscle activity.
ReviewKey antioxidant component of the electron transport chain
A review of CoQ10 in atherosclerosis describes it as a key component of electron transport chain Complex I and an important endogenous antioxidant that helps mitigate oxidative stress.
ReviewWell tolerated at doses up to 1,800 mg/day
A dose-escalation study found CoQ10 supplementation was safe and well tolerated at doses as high as 1,800 mg per day, with short-term supplementation also lowering a marker of oxidative stress.
Human studyHigh-dose RCT: comparable adverse-event rates to placebo
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of high-dose ubiquinol (1,500 mg/day) reported adverse-event rates comparable between the CoQ10 group (23.8%) and placebo (30.9%).
Human RCTProbably safe with few drug interactions
A review concludes CoQ10 supplementation is probably safe and well tolerated, with few drug interactions and only minor side effects reported across the literature.
ReviewAbsorption is slow due to hydrophobicity
A review explains that dietary CoQ10 absorption is slow and limited because of its hydrophobicity and large molecular weight, though solubilized supplement formulations show enhanced bioavailability.
ReviewCrystal dispersion is critical to bioavailability
A review of CoQ10 absorption and metabolism notes that the degree of crystal dispersion in the initial formulation strongly affects bioavailability, with poor dispersion reducing absorption substantially.
ReviewCrystal-free formulation improves single-dose absorption
A randomized laboratory study found a crystal-free CoQ10 formulation achieved significantly greater single-dose absorption than crystalline or dry-powder CoQ10 formulations.
Human RCTCoQ's biosynthesis and cellular roles
A biochemistry review traces how Coenzyme Q is synthesized in cells and describes its central role shuttling electrons in the electron transport chain, beyond its classic energy-production function.
ReviewThree decades of clinical cardiovascular research
A clinical-aspects update summarizes CoQ10's cardiovascular research history, including myocardial protection during cardiac surgery and studies of endothelial function.
ReviewDeficiency patterns across ageing and disease
A review of CoQ10 supplementation summarizes how CoQ10 levels can decline with ageing or certain drugs, and how cardiovascular disease and inflammation appear to be alleviated by its antioxidant effect.
ReviewFrequently asked questions
What is AOR CardioNOx?
It is a licensed Natural Health Product that provides 100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10) per vegan capsule - an essential factor in cellular energy production and a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant that helps maintain and support cardiovascular health. NPN 02159589.
How do I take it?
Adults take 1 capsule, 1 to 3 times daily, with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules - swallow them whole.
What are the non-medicinal ingredients?
Potassium nitrate (providing 259 mg nitrate), green tea extract, citric acid and microcrystalline cellulose, in a hypromellose (vegan) capsule.
Why does it contain potassium nitrate?
Potassium nitrate is listed as a non-medicinal ingredient on the label, providing 259 mg of nitrate. Dietary nitrate is a well-studied area of nutrition research on its own (see the research section below); it is not part of this product's medicinal claim, which is based on its Coenzyme Q10 content.
Why take it with a fat-containing meal?
Coenzyme Q10 is fat-soluble, so the label directs it to be taken with a meal that contains some fat to support absorption.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The capsule shell is hypromellose (vegan), and the formula is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Who should ask a health care practitioner before use?
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood pressure medication or blood thinners, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have a liver disorder, or before using this product for more than 12 weeks. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you develop symptoms of liver trouble (yellowing of the skin or eyes, stomach pain, dark urine, sweating, nausea, unusual tiredness or loss of appetite) - rare, unpredictable cases of liver injury associated with green tea extract-containing products have been reported.
Where do I buy it?
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Support your heart and cellular energy the easy way
Get AOR CardioNOx on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 02159589. Contains Coenzyme Q10, an essential factor in the production of cellular energy in the mitochondria and a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant, helping to maintain and support cardiovascular health. The research summaries below concern Coenzyme Q10 and related ingredient-level topics and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood pressure medication or blood thinners, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have a liver disorder, or before using this product for more than 12 weeks. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Allergens: Corn. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood pressure medication or blood thinners, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a liver disorder. Consult a health care practitioner before using this product for more than 12 weeks. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you develop symptoms of liver trouble such as yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), stomach pain, dark urine, sweating, nausea and/or unusual tiredness or loss of appetite. Rare, unpredictable cases of liver injury associated with green tea extract-containing products have been reported in Canada and internationally. Keep out of reach of children. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Contains Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10), an essential factor in the production of cellular energy in the mitochondria and a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant. Helps to maintain and support cardiovascular health. Source of an antioxidant. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 02159589.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule): Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10) 100 mg. Non-medicinal ingredients: potassium nitrate (providing 259 mg nitrate), green tea extract, citric acid, microcrystalline cellulose. Capsule: hypromellose. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule one to three times daily with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules - swallow capsules whole. Do not exceed the daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner.
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