Molecule with carrier technology
Cava Q10®
Highly bioavailable coenzyme Q10
Technical information
| Type | Molecule with carrier technology |
|---|---|
| Source | Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) |
| Supplier | WACKER |
| Patent | Patented |
| Carrier technology | Cyclodextrin complex |
Overview
CAVAQ10 is a highly bioavailable form of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10 / ubiquinone), a fat-soluble compound that is poorly absorbed in its natural form.
Developed by WACKER, the product significantly enhances the absorption of CoQ10 through complexation with gamma-cyclodextrin (CAVAMAX® W8); it is reported to deliver 18-fold higher bioavailability compared to conventional CoQ10 products.
This allows effective use at lower doses. In addition to supporting cardiovascular health and healthy aging, it is also a preferred choice in formulations aimed at sports performance; it is an efficient and cost-effective option for food supplements and functional foods.
Applications
CoQ10 products on the market are mostly available as oil-based liquid formulations. CAVAQ10 offers the bioavailability advantage of these liquid formulations, but because it is formulated with cyclodextrin, it comes as a dry powder.
This makes it suitable for dry or powder-form products such as tablets, capsules and nutrition bars.
Since it disperses easily in aqueous systems, it can also be used in beverages.
Key features
It is reported to provide 18-fold higher bioavailability compared to conventional CoQ10 products.
It is an inclusion complex of natural ubiquinone with CAVAMAX® W8 gamma-cyclodextrin.
It is a powerful antioxidant that supports cardiovascular health and healthy aging by protecting cells from oxidative stress.
It is made from sustainable, plant-based raw materials.
It is suitable for functional foods, food supplements and sports nutrition products.
It is easily dispersible in water, which facilitates its use in various formulations.
Mechanism of action
Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble compound, and its absorption from the digestive tract is therefore limited.
In CAVAQ10, ubiquinone forms an inclusion complex with gamma-cyclodextrin (CAVAMAX® W8). Embedded within the ring structure of the cyclodextrin, the CoQ10 molecule becomes water-dispersible, which increases its absorption and, consequently, its bioavailability.
In this way, 18-fold higher bioavailability compared to conventional CoQ10 products has been reported. The increased bioavailability allows the same effect to be achieved with lower doses.
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