Ubiquinone
Ubiquinone (CoQ10) is sold as a dietary supplement and considered safe at typical doses (100-300 mg/day). Not approved as a food additive but accepted as a supplement under DSHEA.
What it is
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a benzoquinone compound essential for mitochondrial electron transport; found endogenously in cells.
Dietary supplement ingredient; not a typical food additive.
Why it's flagged
- may interact with anticoagulants
What regulators actually say
"CoQ10 is generally well tolerated; the most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal symptoms."
"EFSA scientific opinion on the safety of synthetic ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10) as a food ingredient."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Supplement ingredient under DSHEA; not approved as food additive
European Union — EFSA
Approved as a novel food / supplement ingredient with specific use levels
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