Clinicians COQ10 200mg 60 capsules
Also contains: Medium chain triglycerides, yellow beeswax
No Added: Sugar, artificial colours, sweeteners, flavours or preservatives. Directions
Adults: 1 capsule daily or as directed. Precautions and Contraindications
- Individuals taking blood-thinning medication should use CoQ10 under health professional supervision.
- Exercise caution in patients with liver disease. Supplementation of more than 300mg per day of CoQ10 may affect liver enzyme levels.
- Exercise caution in people with hepatic insufficiency or biliary obstruction as these conditions may increase CoQ10 concentrations.
- CoQ10 is chemically similar to Vitamin K2 and therefore has the ability to affect coagulation like Vitamin K2. Taking both Vitamin K2 and CoQ10 together may cause an additive effect thereby increasing the risk of clotting in people taking anticoagulants.
- Individuals on cholesterol management medications may require higher levels of Coenzyme Q10. For low level therapy take Coenzyme Q10 50—100mg daily. For medium to high level therapy take 100– 200mg CoQ10 daily or use 2mg Coenzyme Q10 per kg body weight as a general guideline. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Use under the guidance of a health professional during pregnancy. Supplementation should only be recommended when the benefits outweigh the risks. Levels of 200mg per day of CoQ10 have been used for five months during pregnancy in women for normal blood pressure balance
- Not recommended during breastfeeding due to a lack of studies. Side Effects
- Generally considered well tolerated at levels of up to 1200mg per day. In some individuals, CoQ10 supplementation may cause gastrointestinal symptoms including epigastric discomfort, poor appetite, nausea or diarrhoea. However this has been noted in less than 0.5% of people. Warning
- Not to be taken if on warfarin therapy, without medical advice.
- Keep out of reach of children.