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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): Difference between revisions
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CoQ<sub>10</sub>'s interaction with various medications necessitates a consultation with a healthcare professional before beginning supplementation: | CoQ<sub>10</sub>'s interaction with various medications necessitates a consultation with a healthcare professional before beginning supplementation: | ||
* | *'''Theophylline''': CoQ<sub>10</sub> potential to inhibit the effects of theophylline | ||
*'''Blood thinner warfarin''': CoQ<sub>10</sub> may interfere with warfarin's actions by interacting with cytochrome p450 enzymes thereby reducing the INR, a measure of blood clotting.{{pmid|27012265}} The structure of coenzyme Q<sub>10</sub> is very similar to that of vitamin K, which competes with and counteracts warfarin's anticoagulation effects. Coenzyme Q<sub>10</sub> should be avoided in patients currently taking warfarin due to the increased risk of clotting.{{pmid|20601617}} | |||
*'''Chemotherapy drugs'''{{pmid|35199552}} | |||
==See Also== | |||
*Wikipedia - [[Wikipedia:Coenzyme Q10|Coenzyme Q10]] | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Orally Consumable Longevity Compounds]] | [[Category:Orally Consumable Longevity Compounds]] | ||