Ubiquinol plasma levels support soccer players’ performance over multiple seasons

Maintaining blood levels of Ubiquinol may help enhance the performance of professional soccer players, while supporting healthy muscle tissue and function.

This is according to a recent study where, for the first time, researchers measured plasma levels across two consecutive and strenuous soccer competition seasons.

This observational study had the unique objective of measuring plasma levels for Ubiquinol, stress and muscle tissue markers in 377 professional soccer players of the Spanish First League team Athletic Club de Bilbao.

Soccer matches can cause acute and long-lasting tiredness with reduced aerobic endurance and increased inflammatory and muscle tissue changes. Most research looking at Ubiquinol for supporting muscle function and exercise performance is short-term, covering only a single bout of exercise, one match or a series of exercise. It also often analyses the effects of supplementation only, in varying doses, without using the bioavailable Ubiquinol or looking at plasma levels.

In this study, researchers looked at two consecutive seasons of intense competition, and found that higher plasma Ubiquinol levels were associated with lower muscle inflammation, supported healthy muscle tissue markers, and may help improve the physical performance of these players, especially at the hardest part of the season.

Ubiquinol is a naturally occurring and bioavailable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which decreases free radical damage in muscle and other body cells. It is also crucial within the mitochondria to support energy production.

Soccer competitions are physically demanding with research showing strenuous exercise can affect the body’s levels of this important nutrient. All body cells can make Ubiquinol; however, plasma levels are associated with nutritional intake.

Therefore, before sending yourself or your professional soccer players out in the field, consider supporting the body’s Ubiquinol levels to help kick some energy and performance goals this season.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist see your health professional.

Reference:
Sánchez-Cuesta A, Cortés-Rodríguez AB, Navas-Enamorado I, et al. High coenzyme Q10 plasma levels improve stress and damage markers in professional soccer players during competition. Int J Vitam Nutr Res 2022;92(3-4):192-203.