Fertility Breakthroughs: Kaneka Ubiquinol Featured at Prestigious RCOG Event

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress featured at ExCeL London from 23-25 June.  The prestigious three-day flagship showcased latest innovations in clinical practice and featured a distinguished line up of expert international presenters. 

Dr Emma Derbyshire, Registered Public Health Nutritionist and expert in fertility and women’s health presented on “Awareness of Fertility Nutrient Ubiquinol: Findings from a UK Wide Population Survey.”

Figure 1: Dr Emma Derbyshire Presenting at RCOG 2025 on Roles and Awareness of Fertility Nutrient Ubiquinol.

Fertility Nutrient Ubiquinol Featured

There has been a growing body of science researching the potential roles of Ubiquinol in fertility.  Ubiquinol is the bioavailable form of coenzyme Q10 and is used by mitochondria for energy production with oocytes and sperm both being abundant with mitochondria.

A recently published study in the Journal of Gynaecology and Women’s Health Research has found promising evidence that Ubiquinol, the active form of Coenzyme Q10, may support reproductive health in both women and men.

After analysing data from 17 clinical trials, researchers reported that Ubiquinol appears to improve several key fertility markers. These include enhanced egg quality and fertilisation rates in women, as well as improved sperm quality indicators in men. The review also noted potential benefits for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with evidence suggesting improvements in hormone balance and a reduction in PCOS-related symptoms.  These findings suggest that Ubiquinol could play a valuable role in supporting fertility and hormonal health.

Figure 2: Ubiquinol Science is Building

New Survey Sheds Light on Ubiquinol Perspectives

A new first-of-a-kind survey undertaken by Perspectus Global and commissioned by Kaneka Be – makers of Kaneka Ubiquinol, which is three to five times more bioavailable than the oxidized form, ubiquinone, has gathered insights from 1,009 men and women (aged 18-60 years) across the UK, offering understanding of fertility awareness.

The survey highlighted a concerning knowledge gap around Ubiquinol with 80% of adults admitting they had never heard of it.

Key findings included:

• 76% of respondents did not know the difference between CoQ10 and Ubiquinol, while 72% were unsure which form is more bioavailable.

• 64% were unaware that Ubiquinol could play a role in health or fertility.

Awareness of its specific biological functions was also inadequate:

• Just 8% identified its role in mitochondrial function

• Only 7% associated it with sperm health, and 4% with oocyte (egg) health

• A mere 15–16% recognised Ubiquinol as important for both male and female fertility.

• Only 7% considered it relevant during the preconception period.

These findings highlight a pressing need for greater education around fertility nutrition and the role of targeted supplements such as Kaneka Ubiquinol in supporting reproductive and cellular health.

This work was supported by Kaneka Ubiquinol.  The content of the insight has been written independently.

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