Coenzyme Q10 Formulation and Process Methodology for Soft Gel Capsules Manufacturing

Abstract

A formulation of Coenzyme Q 10 , beta-carotenes, Vitamin E, and medium chain triglycerides in rice bran oil and an optional thickener, such as bee's wax, is provided in a soft gel capsule so that a maximum of the Coenzyme Q 10 is absorbed by the human body. Generally, about 60 mg of Coenzyme Q 10 is the normal amount provided daily to a healthy sedentary adult.

1 . A soft gel capsule that encapsulates a coenzyme Q 10  formulation, wherein the coenzyme Q 10  formulation comprises: 
 coenzyme Q 10 ;    a medium chain triglyceride; and    rice bran oil.    
   
   
       2 . The soft gel capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10  is present in an amount between 10 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.  
   
   
       3 . The soft gel capsule of  claim 2 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10  is present in an amount between 11 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.  
   
   
       4 . The soft gel capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 22 percent of the total weight of the formulation.  
   
   
       5 . The soft gel capsule of  claim 4 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 21 percent of the total weight of the formulation.  
   
   
       6 . The soft gel capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 46 percent of the total weight of the formulation.  
   
   
       7 . The soft gel capsule of  claim 6 , wherein the rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 44 percent of the total weight of the formulation.  
   
   
       8 . A soft gel capsule that encapsulates a coenzyme Q 10  formulation, wherein the coenzyme Q 10  formulation comprises: 
 coenzyme Q 10 ;    a medium chain triglyceride; and    rice bran oil present in an amount between 10 percent and 46 percent of the total weight of the formulation.    
   
   
       9 . A soft gel capsule that encapsulates a coenzyme Q 10  formulation, wherein the coenzyme Q 10  formulation comprises: 
 coenzyme Q 10 ;    a medium chain triglyceride; and    rice bran oil present in an amount between 10 percent and 44 percent of the total weight of the formulation.