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Is Ubiquinone vegan?

Ubiquinone

Ubiquinone, also known as Coenzyme Q10, is a naturally occurring biochemical cofactor and antioxidant produced by the human body and found in many organisms; it is obtained commercially via chemical synthesis or fermentation, though dietary sources include meat and fish.

Also known as 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, (all-E)-, 215-668-0, Coenzyme Q10, Ubidecarenone, Ubidecarenone [INN:JAN]
INCI name Ubiquinone
CAS number 303-98-0
EC number 206-147-9
CosIng ID 38807
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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