SS-31 vs Coenzyme Q10
Side-by-side comparison of SS-31 and Coenzyme Q10: mechanism, half-life, dose range, safety profile, and vendor pricing.
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SS-31
Coenzyme Q10
SS-31
SS-31 (elamipretide; MTP-131; formerly Bendavia; chemical sequence D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 with dimethyltyrosine at position 2) is a first-in-class aromatic-cationic tetrapeptide designed to selectively target the inner…
Lowest listed price: $72.00 across 4 listings
Full SS-31 profileCoenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone-10, ubidecarenone, or simply "coenzyme Q," is a lipid-soluble benzoquinone compound with a 50-carbon isoprenoid side chain (decaprenyl tail) that anchors it within the inner…
Lowest listed price: $74.99 across 1 listing
Full Coenzyme Q10 profileSide-by-side comparison
| Attribute | SS-31 | Coenzyme Q10 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mitochondrial Peptides | Foundational |
| Research Stage | Clinical/Approved | Dietary Supplement (Food Ingredient) |
| Mechanism of Action | SS-31's mechanism of action is distinctive among mitochondrial interventions because it exploits a fundamental physical property of the inner mitochondrial membrane - the high concentration of cardiolipin, a signature mitochondrial anionic phospholipid - to… | Coenzyme Q10 operates through two mechanistically distinct functions — electron transport in oxidative phosphorylation and lipid-phase antioxidant defense — that together make it arguably the most important single molecule for cellular energy and membrane… |
| Half-Life | ~2-4 hours (plasma, after subcutaneous injection); tissue residence is longer due to cardiolipin binding | — |
| Typical Dose Range | 20-60 mg | — |
| Dosing Frequency | Once daily subcutaneous (some protocols use 5-6 days per week) | — |
| Administration | — | — |
| Side Effects | SS-31 (elamipretide) has been generally well-tolerated across clinical trials spanning over a decade of human exposure, with adverse event profiles dominated by injection site reactions rather than systemic toxicity. This favorable safety profile reflects both… | Coenzyme Q10 has an exceptional safety profile across decades of clinical use, including the Q-SYMBIO trial population (NYHA III-IV heart failure, mean age 63) where no safety signals emerged over two years of high-dose therapy. Side effects are uncommon,… |
| Molecular Weight | 639.8 g/mol | — |
| Common Vial Sizes | — | — |
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Frequently asked
What's the difference between SS-31 and Coenzyme Q10?
SS-31 is a mitochondrial peptides that ss-31's mechanism of action is distinctive among mitochondrial interventions because it exploits a fundamental physical property of the inner mitochondrial membrane - the high…. Coenzyme Q10 is a foundational that coenzyme q10 operates through two mechanistically distinct functions — electron transport in oxidative phosphorylation and lipid-phase antioxidant defense — that together make it…. The two differ in mechanism, half-life (~2-4 hours (plasma, after subcutaneous injection); tissue residence is longer due to cardiolipin binding vs not reported), and typical dose range.
Which has the longer half-life, SS-31 or Coenzyme Q10?
SS-31 has a half-life of ~2-4 hours (plasma, after subcutaneous injection); tissue residence is longer due to cardiolipin binding. Coenzyme Q10 has a half-life of not reported. Longer half-lives generally mean less frequent dosing but slower on/off kinetics.
Which is cheaper, SS-31 or Coenzyme Q10?
Lowest listed price on BodyHackGuide: SS-31 from $72.00, Coenzyme Q10 from $74.99. Prices are pulled from the vendor listings tracked on BHG and change frequently. See the compare tables on each compound page for the current set of offers.
Can you stack SS-31 and Coenzyme Q10?
Stacking depends on mechanism overlap, safety profile, and goals. SS-31 and Coenzyme Q10 should only be stacked after reviewing each compound's individual protocol page, side effect profile, and any published interaction data. Use the BodyHackGuide stack builder for a structured review before combining research compounds.
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