How should these capsules be taken, and are there any storage features? — CoQ10, 100 mg - 50 Softgels, Swanson

The standard recommendation for most CoQ10 supplements at a dose of 100 mg is one capsule a day. Since CoQ10 is fat-soluble, it is better to take the capsule during a meal containing fat, as this improves absorption. Breakfast with eggs, lunch with vegetable oil or dinner with fish are suitable occasions for taking it.

The time of day is not of fundamental importance, although some prefer to take CoQ10 in the first half of the day, since it is linked to energy processes in the cells. This is a personal preference rather than a strict rule.

Soft gelatin capsules are sensitive to heat and humidity: when stored in a warm or humid place they may stick together or lose their shape. The best conditions are a dry, cool place out of direct sunlight. A bathroom is not the best option because of humidity changes; a kitchen cupboard away from the stove or a bedside table will suit better.

Keep the capsules in the original bottle with the lid tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use the product if the protective seal is damaged.