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I am 67. is it better to take 200 mg ubiquinol daily rather than only 100mg? have hypertension but no heart problem.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

50-100mg: normal dose range- check with your pharmacist.

Dr Colegrove agreed

Answered 7/24/2014

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Unknown: The safety and efficacy have not been established so no one can reliably answer your question. The reported doses that are used are: heart protection after heart attack: 60 mg twice a day, cardiomyopathy: 100-600 mg a day; Parkinson's Disease: 300-1200 mg a day. It's your choice, your risk.

Dr Colegrove agreed

Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

I am 67. is it better to take 200 mg ubiquinol daily rather than only 100mg? have hypertension but no heart problem.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Colegrove agreed

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