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Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) vs Coenzyme Q10

How they actually compare on the evidence — trial volume, literature, mechanism, and our honest confidence grade. Higher counts reflect research attention, not proof of superiority.

Western · Essential fatty acids

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

欧米伽-3 脂肪酸

82Confidence

Extensive human-trial evidence

RCTs
4,572
Meta
1,481
Trials
1,963

Key active: EPA & DHA (marine omega-3 fatty acids)

Very large human RCT base; aging markers emerging (DO-HEALTH)

EPA and DHA modulate inflammation (resolvins), membrane function, and triglycerides; the DO-HEALTH trial reported small reductions in biological-aging markers and infections in older adults.

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Western · Mitochondrial cofactor

Coenzyme Q10

辅酶 Q10

76Confidence

Extensive human-trial evidence

RCTs
523
Meta
198
Trials
251

Key active: Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone / ubiquinol)

Human RCTs (cardiovascular, statin myopathy); mitochondrial rationale

CoQ10 is essential to the mitochondrial respiratory chain and acts as a lipid-phase antioxidant; the KiSel-10 trial linked CoQ10 plus selenium to reduced cardiovascular mortality in older adults.

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Informational only — not medical advice or a recommendation to take either. Trial and literature counts are registry/database matches and include endpoints beyond longevity. See each ingredient page for sources.