Coenzyme Q10 is most commonly used for conditions that affect the heart such as heart failure and fluid build up in the body, chest pain, and high blood pressure. It is also used for preventing migraine headache, Parkinson disease, and many other conditions.
Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance found throughout the body, but especially in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas.
Major &Minor side effects of Coenzyme Q10
- Stomach upset
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Allergic skin rashes
- Low blood pressure
This medicine is safe when taken by mouth appropriately during pregnancy.
This medicine is safe to be taken by children under medical supervision.
People undergoing chemotherapy with a class of drugs called alkylating agents should use coenzyme Q10 with caution.
Coenzyme Q10 might lower blood pressure.
Cigarette smoking depletes the amount of coenzyme Q10 stored by the body.
Coenzyme Q10 might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery.
Omega-3 fatty acids can improve your cardiovascular health.
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat the body cannot make on its own. They are an essential fat, which means they are needed to survive.
Major &Minor side effects of Omega -3 fatty acid
- Raise levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL/“good” cholesterol).
- Lower blood pressure.
- burping.
- heartburn.
- stomach pain or discomfort.
- joint pain.
- vomiting.
- constipation.
- diarrhea.
- nausea.
Before taking omega-3 fatty acids, tell your doctor if you are allergic to them; or to fish; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as peanut/soy), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
Levocarnitine is used to treat carnitine deficiency.
Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Major & minor side effects for Levocarnitine
- Hypersensitivity
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased heartbeat
- Fever
- Seizures
This medicine is considered safe for consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Caution is advised while administering Levocarnitine to patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects.
The oral form of this medicine may cause body odor. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done to decrease or stop the body odor.
The oral form of this medicine may cause adverse gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Selenium is used in the treatment of natural deficiency.
- Selenium is essential for the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to the biologically active thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) thereby it is important in thyroid hormone functioning.
- Selelium is not produced in the body but is needed for the proper immune system and thyroid function.
- It is found in soil, water and some food.
- Selelium is a powerful mineral. It plays a key role in metabolism and the functioning of the Thyroid glands.
- Selenium has antioxidant properties.
- Selenium is used to cure Prostate cancer.
- Some of the diseases due to deficiency of selelium are HIV, Crohn’s disease.
- It is also used to treat diseases like Asthma, Arthritis, Dandruff and Infertility.
- Selenium deficiency produces biochemical changes that might predispose people who experience additional stresses to develop certain illnesses.
- Side effects may include fingernail loss, skin rash, fatigue, irritability and weight loss.
It is observed that overdose of Selelium may increase the chances of non- melanoma (Skin cancer).
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage. Hence, it is used for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, and many other conditions.
Used to treat prostate cancer, leukoplakia, asthma and heart disease.
Discoloration of the skin - Lycopenemia
- Avoid if pregnant
- It might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using lycopene supplements at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
- Those taking medication for low blood pressure should not take lycopene.
Generic Name: cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.
People who might need extra vitamin D3 include
- Older adult
- Breastfed infants
- People with dark skin
- People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
- People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery
Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- weight loss
- weakness
- increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.