TimingPQQ
Best in the morning
When to take PQQ
Morning, with food
PQQ supports the creation of new mitochondria and acts as an antioxidant. It's taken in small doses with breakfast.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- Morning, with breakfast
- Food
- With food
- Typical dose
- 10–20 mg per day
How to take it
- 1Take it with breakfast
- 2Stay within 10–20 mg
- 3Pair with CoQ10 if desired
- 4Use for 8–12 weeks before judging
Watch out
Research in humans is limited and small. Pregnant women should avoid it.
Common questions
Can I take it at night?
Some people find it energising, so morning is safer.
Is it a vitamin?
No, but it acts like a vitamin-like nutrient.
Do foods contain PQQ?
Yes, in small amounts in natto, green peppers, kiwi and parsley.
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- Acetyl-L-CarnitineMorning, empty stomach
- Alpha-Lipoic AcidEmpty stomach, 30 minutes before a meal
- B-ComplexMorning, with food
- CiticolineMorning or early afternoon
- CordycepsMorning or pre-workout
- Green Tea EGCGEarlier in the day, with food
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