What is Garlic?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is (produced by the human body) and is necessary for basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels decrease with age. Some prescription drugs may also lower CoQ10 levels. Taking CoQ10 supplements can increase levels of CoQ10 in the body. However, it is not clear that replacing "low CoQ10" is beneficial. CoQ10 has been used, recommended, or studied for numerous conditions and remains controversial as a treatment in many areas.
Side Effects
Bleeding, blood clots, breathing problems, bruising, dizziness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, headache, irritability, itching, liver enzymes changes, sensitivity to light, skin rash, sleep changes, stomach upset, thyroid hormones changes.
Reactions / Interactions
Anticoagulants (blood thinners) or antiplatelet drugs like (aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel (like Plavix®)), beta blockers, clonidine, methyldopa, hydralazine, antidepressants, antipsychotics, blood pressure drugs, blood sugar medications (insulin, metformin (Glucophage®)), cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins), some diuretics (water pills), ginkgo, garlic, horsetail, red yeast, vitamin E, vitamin K and other herbs or supplements with similar effects.
What is Garlic?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is (produced by the human body) and is necessary for basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels decrease with age. Some prescription drugs may also lower CoQ10 levels. Taking CoQ10 supplements can increase levels of CoQ10 in the body. However, it is not clear that replacing "low CoQ10" is beneficial. CoQ10 has been used, recommended, or studied for numerous conditions and remains controversial as a treatment in many areas.
Side Effects
Bleeding, blood clots, breathing problems, bruising, dizziness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, headache, irritability, itching, liver enzymes changes, sensitivity to light, skin rash, sleep changes, stomach upset, thyroid hormones changes.
Reactions / Interactions
Anticoagulants (blood thinners) or antiplatelet drugs like (aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel (like Plavix®)), beta blockers, clonidine, methyldopa, hydralazine, antidepressants, antipsychotics, blood pressure drugs, blood sugar medications (insulin, metformin (Glucophage®)), cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins), some diuretics (water pills), ginkgo, garlic, horsetail, red yeast, vitamin E, vitamin K and other herbs or supplements with similar effects.
Safety
No reported allergy associated with Coenzyme Q10 supplements, although rash and itching have been reported rarely. Stop use two weeks before surgery/dental/diagnostic procedures with bleeding risk and do not use immediately after these procedures. Use caution if history of blood clots, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke, or with anticoagulants (blood thinners) or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel (like Plavix®), blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol or thyroid drugs. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dosage
No well-established doses. Many different doses have been used and studied.
Adults (18 years and older)
60-1200mg has been taken by mouth.
Children (18 years and younger)
For reducing heart damage by chemotherapy drugs, 100mg taken by mouth twice daily has been used.
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