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Aliness diet supplements - Antioxidants, Q10, Astaxanthin

Antioxidant supplements, including coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone and ubiquinol), astaxanthin, resveratrol, alpha lipoic acid, Pycnogenol®, curcumin, and vitamins C and E, in capsules, tablets and drops. Vitamins C and E, selenium and copper contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Fast UK delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What is oxidative stress?

Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and the body's antioxidant defences. Free radicals come from normal metabolism and from sunlight, smoking and pollution.

Ubiquinone or ubiquinol?

Both are forms of coenzyme Q10. Ubiquinol is the reduced form, and ubiquinone is the oxidised form that the body converts. Compare the amount of CoQ10 per capsule.

Should I take antioxidants with food?

Take fat-soluble antioxidants, such as CoQ10, astaxanthin, curcumin and vitamin E, with a meal that contains some fat. Vitamin C can be taken at any time.

Can antioxidants interact with medicines?

Some can. CoQ10, vitamin E, turmeric, ginkgo and resveratrol may affect blood thinners, so speak to your doctor or pharmacist first if you take any prescription medicines.

How to choose an antioxidant supplement

Antioxidants are nutrients and plant compounds that help counter free radicals – reactive molecules produced by normal metabolism and by exposure to sunlight, smoke and pollution. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds provides many of them. This collection brings together antioxidant vitamins, minerals and plant extracts.

What's in the collection?

  • Coenzyme Q10 – UbiquinoN (ubiquinone) 100 mg and UbiquinoL KANEKA (ubiquinol) 100 mg in vegan capsules.
  • Carotenoids – natural astaxanthin 8 mg, including an organic BeOrganic version, and krill oil with astaxanthin.
  • Plant extracts – resveratrol (Veri-te™), Pycnogenol® pine bark extract, turmeric (curcumin) capsules and liposomal curcumin, saffron and ginkgo biloba.
  • Other compounds – R-alpha lipoic acid and spermidine.
  • Vitamins and minerals – vitamin C (capsules, sachets and drops), vitamin E tocotrienols, selenium and copper.

Fat-soluble or water-soluble?

CoQ10, astaxanthin, curcumin and vitamin E dissolve in fat, so take them with a meal that contains some fat. Vitamin C dissolves in water and can be taken at any time.

What can these products do?

Vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, copper, zinc and riboflavin contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Plant extracts and compounds such as CoQ10, astaxanthin and resveratrol have no authorised health claims in the UK, so we describe them by what they contain.

Good to know

  • If you take warfarin or another blood thinner, speak to your doctor before taking CoQ10, vitamin E, turmeric, ginkgo or resveratrol.
  • If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or take prescription medicines, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking plant extracts.
  • Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet.