In a double-blind study of 100 athletes preparing for the London 2012 Olympics, everyone got stronger on the bike, but the group taking 300 mg of ubiquinol improved more: +11% versus +8.5% on placebo. That roughly 2.5% edge was statistically significant, yet the study has caveats, including uncontrolled training and industry ties. We break down ubiquinol versus ubiquinone, what the numbers mean, and why the gap could matter to an elite cyclist but not to a recreational lifter. Plus: dosing, timing with fat, who should talk to a doctor first, and whether the cost is worth it.
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