CuratedFit
CURATEDFIT SUMMARY
Passes because both active ingredients are individually quantified at 100 mg each, with no undisclosed blend between them. Ubiquinol here uses the branded Kaneka QH form, produced via fermentation rather than chemical synthesis, and Shilajit is a naturally occurring mineral-organic complex. Beeswax appears in the other ingredients, which is not disqualifying under the CuratedFit Standard's treatment of traditional apiary products. Worth flagging clearly, this is a gelatin softgel, not a vegetarian capsule, unlike most other products reviewed in this catalogue.
WHAT IT IS
A softgel combining Ubiquinol, the reduced and more bioavailable form of Coenzyme Q10, with Shilajit, a mineral-rich organic substance traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine and sourced from mountainous rock formations. The manufacturer positions the combination specifically around absorption, citing research suggesting Shilajit can further increase CoQ10 absorption beyond what Ubiquinol alone provides relative to standard ubiquinone CoQ10.
WHO IT IS FOR
Someone looking for a CoQ10 supplement in the more bioavailable ubiquinol form, paired with a disclosed dose of Shilajit specifically included to support further absorption, and who is not specifically seeking a vegetarian or vegan capsule format.
INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN
Ubiquinol (as Kaneka QH® Ubiquinol)
100 mg
Kaneka's branded ubiquinol is manufactured via a fermentation process, which is treated as biologically sourced under the CuratedFit Standard, consistent with how other fermentation-derived branded ingredients are evaluated elsewhere in this catalogue. Ubiquinol is the reduced, active form of Coenzyme Q10, and the manufacturer cites research suggesting meaningfully better absorption than the oxidized ubiquinone form.
Shilajit fulvic acid complex
100 mg
A naturally occurring substance formed from the slow decomposition of plant matter in certain mountainous rock formations, used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a biologically and geologically derived organic complex rather than a synthesized compound. As a raw material with a mineral-adjacent, rock-derived origin, Shilajit as a category has faced industry scrutiny over heavy metal content depending on sourcing and purification quality, a consideration worth noting generally rather than a finding specific to this product.
Other ingredients
Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water, Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin, Annatto Color
Beeswax
A traditional apiary product. Per the CuratedFit Standard's established treatment of honey, royal jelly, propolis, and beeswax, this is not treated as a disqualifying insect-derived ingredient given its centuries of established use.
Gelatin
This softgel uses gelatin rather than a plant-derived capsule shell, meaning it is animal-derived. This is a suitability consideration rather than a CuratedFit Standard violation, but it means this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, a genuine point of difference from most other capsule and softgel products reviewed in this catalogue.
Sunflower Lecithin
Used as an emulsifier here instead of the more common soy lecithin, avoiding the allergen labelling nuance seen in other liposomal and emulsified products reviewed in this catalogue.
CERIFICATIONS
Informed Sport
Not Confirmed
Banned substance tested
Not Confirmed
GMP Certified
Not Confirmed
Heavy metals tested
Not Confirmed
BRCGS
Not Confirmed
FSSC 22000
Not Confirmed
CURATEDFIT STANDARD CHECK
Pass
As Natural As Possible
Ubiquinol is fermentation-derived, Shilajit is a naturally occurring mineral-organic complex. No synthetic active ingredients present
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Contains What It Claims
Both actives are individually quantified at 100 mg each. CuratedFit has not seen independent lab verification of either figure
Pass
Every Ingredient Earns Its Place
All other ingredients are functional (carrier oil, capsule shell, emulsifier, natural colourant). No synthetic preservatives or artificial colours
Pass
No Insect-Derived Ingredients
Beeswax is a traditional apiary product, not disqualifying under this criterion
Pass
No Proprietary Blends
Both actives individually quantified, no undisclosed ratio between them
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Allergen Declaration
No specific allergen cross contact statement was located on the page reviewed. Sunflower lecithin is used rather than soy lecithin
Pass
Sugar Content Declared
No sugar ingredient present
Pass
Artificial Sweeteners and Flavorings
None present. Annatto is a natural plant-derived colourant
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Heavy Metals and Contaminants
Not addressed via any of the six specific certifications checked. Shilajit as a raw material category has faced industry scrutiny over heavy metal content depending on sourcing, a category-level consideration rather than a confirmed finding for this product
Pass
Banned Substance Risk Declared
CoQ10 and Shilajit, not banned substances
Info
Country of Manufacture Noted
Not confirmed on the page reviewed
TRANSPARENCY NOTE
This is a well disclosed two-active formula. Both Ubiquinol and Shilajit are individually quantified rather than combined under a single total, which avoids the undisclosed-ratio issue that has driven several fail verdicts elsewhere in this catalogue. The fermentation-based production of Kaneka Ubiquinol is treated as biologically sourced, consistent with how other fermentation-derived branded ingredients have been evaluated previously.
Worth genuinely acknowledging here: this is a rare example in this catalogue of a manufacturer proactively addressing a bioavailability concern rather than leaving it unaddressed. Ubiquinol itself is already the more absorbable form of CoQ10 relative to ubiquinone, and Shilajit is included specifically because of research suggesting it further enhances that absorption, a meaningfully different situation from a product marketing a high raw dose of a poorly absorbed compound with no enhancer included at all.
The gelatin softgel is worth flagging clearly and separately from the pass verdict itself. This is an animal-derived capsule material, not the vegetarian or vegan-friendly plant cellulose or Pullulan shells used in most other products reviewed in this catalogue. This doesn't affect the CuratedFit Standard verdict, but it's a real suitability difference worth knowing.
Shilajit's raw material category carries a documented industry-wide consideration around heavy metal content, tied to its geological, rock-derived origin and dependent on sourcing and purification standards. This isn't a finding specific to this product, CuratedFit has not seen contaminant data for it either way, but it's a relevant category-level point, similar to the one already noted for turmeric elsewhere in this catalogue.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between ubiquinol and ubiquinone?
Ubiquinol is the reduced, active form of Coenzyme Q10, generally considered more readily absorbed than ubiquinone, the oxidized form used in many standard CoQ10 supplements.
Why is Shilajit included alongside CoQ10?
The manufacturer cites research suggesting Shilajit can further enhance CoQ10 absorption beyond what ubiquinol alone provides, positioning the combination specifically around bioavailability rather than as two unrelated ingredients.
Is this suitable for vegetarians?
No. This product uses a gelatin softgel, which is animal-derived, unlike many other capsule products in this catalogue that use plant-derived alternatives.
Is Shilajit safe?
Shilajit as a raw material category has faced scrutiny over heavy metal content depending on sourcing and purification quality. This review has not seen contaminant testing data for this specific product either way.
Does this contain soy?
No. This product uses sunflower lecithin as its emulsifier rather than soy lecithin.
Has this been tested for heavy metals or contaminants?
Not confirmed via any of the six specific certifications this review checks.
Where is this manufactured?
Not confirmed on the page reviewed.
Last reviewed:
7/18/26
Life Extension Europe Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 with Enhanced Mitochondrial Support product page (lifeextensioneurope.co.uk), including manufacturer stated supplement facts panel and ingredient list.
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Last updated:
7/18/26
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