Evage Shield

Athletic Longevity describes the goal of maintaining athletic performance, energy, focus, mobility, and regeneration for as long as possible – not just to live longer, but to remain high-performing for longer. The focus is on the "Performance Span": the years in which you can perform physically and mentally actively.

Studies show that athletic performance declines relatively linearly after the individual peak – usually from the age of 30, depending on the sport. However, this decline can be significantly slowed down through training, regeneration, nutrition, and targeted supplementation.

Ubiquinol (QH) is the bioactive, directly available form of coenzyme Q10. In sports, QH is mainly discussed in connection with energy production in the mitochondria – and at the same time in the context of antioxidant cell protection. Because when training and everyday life become stressful, "cell pressure" increases: oxidative stress increases and regeneration becomes more important.

In short: Ubiquinol is the long-term basic support over weeks (better coping with stress & being ready again) rather than the 30-minute kick.

Many people use ubiquinol (QH) as a routine supplement because the approach is rather long-term (periods of exertion, training blocks) – not "30 minutes beforehand and then bam." We recommend taking it for at least two to three months for the ingredient to unfold its effect.

Both are related to coenzyme Q10 – the difference is the form. Coenzyme Q10 comes in two forms:

- Ubiquinone (oxidized), which is the conventional coenzyme Q10

- Ubiquinol/QH (reduced, bioactive).

While Q10 (ubiquinone) must first be converted into ubiquinol in the body, QH (ubiquinol) is already present in the directly usable form – suitable when training, everyday life and regeneration are all "pulling" simultaneously.

Especially during high stress and with advancing age, the conversion of Q10 to QH in the body can become less efficient. That's why Evage's sports line relies on Ubiquinol (QH) – as a consistent background basis: not as a quick boost, but as support for stress tolerance and recovery over weeks, as a permanent energy supplier for our cells.

Ubiquinol (QH) is often chosen when the bioactive form is preferred. Good to know: Ubiquinol is the bioactive form of Q10. It can be used directly by the body. Q10 must first be converted into QH in the body. In practice, what is often more important is: the quality of the raw material and regular use. When it comes to QH, look for the branded raw material Kaneka Ubiquinol™, which stands for the highest quality and is 100% pure, natural ubiquinol from yeast fermentation.

For athletes, usually: daily with a meal (routine beats timing). If you want to take it "sport-related": with a meal before training is often practical – without a "fasting experiment," otherwise it's always recommended with breakfast.

Many products, such as Evage Elevate, use 100 mg of ubiquinol per day. What is "appropriate" depends on your goals, diet, and "athletic" demands. If you are taking medication and are unsure, you should consult your trusted doctor.

100 mg of Ubiquinol can be taken long-term. The 100 mg dose is a safe dosage, but it can be adjusted with a doctor if needed, should your stress or activity level be challenging.

Ubiquinol is found in fatty fish, meat, nuts, soy, whole grain products and legumes. However, it is difficult to ingest a meaningful daily dose without consuming excessive amounts of these foods. One capsule with 100 mg of ubiquinol is equivalent to 120 servings of sardines, 60 avocados, 34 chicken breasts, 100 tablespoons of rapeseed oil, 1.5 kg of peanuts, 133 tablespoons of olive oil, 20 steaks from grass-fed beef or 11 kg of spinach.

Evage Shield ist nicht ausschließlich für eine bestimmte Altersgruppe konzipiert. Gerade mit zunehmenden Trainingsjahren gewinnt jedoch die Frage an Bedeutung, wie sich langfristige Leistungsfähigkeit und Belastbarkeit unterstützen lassen. Statt eines kurzfristigen Performance-Kicks verfolgt Evage Shield deshalb einen Athletic-Longevity-Ansatz: L-Ergothionein und Zink werden als tägliche Routine für Sportlerinnen und Sportler kombiniert, die intensive Trainingsbelastungen und langfristige Performance zusammendenken. 

Evage relies on doping-safe active ingredients and develops its products specifically for active people and athletes. Our formulations are based on:

• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Amino acids
• Plant extracts
• scientifically tested branded raw materials

No hidden stimulants. No questionable "boosters." No hardcore pre-workout approach.

However, we cannot be held liable if possible contaminations lead to positive doping samples. Athletes are solely responsible.

Evage produces exclusively in Germany and Switzerland. Our raw materials originate – depending on the active ingredient – from various regions worldwide. The decisive factors for us are:

• Quality
• Purity
• Clinical testing
• Standardized branded raw materials
• GMP-certified production