Fortify Digestive & Heart Health Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Way
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fortify Digestive & Heart Health against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Fortify Digestive & Heart Health is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, statin-related muscle aches, migraine prevention.Based on those ingredients, 198 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Coenzyme Q10. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fortify Digestive & Heart Health by Nature's Way
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Fortify Digestive & Heart Health contains 3 active ingredients: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 (two probiotic bacteria strains combined in an 18 billion CFU proprietary blend) and coenzyme Q10. The probiotics support digestive health, while coenzyme Q10 is a compound your body produces naturally and uses for energy production in cells and heart function.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients including cellulose, plant-derived capsule material, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Does it work?
Not established
Coenzyme Q10 is likely effective for treating coenzyme Q10 deficiency. It's also rated possibly effective for fibromyalgia, migraine headache, congestive heart failure, and diabetic neuropathy — meaning there's some clinical support but the evidence isn't yet conclusive.
We don't hold effectiveness data for the probiotic strains in this product, so we can't speak to their proven benefits from our records.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Coenzyme Q10 is generally well tolerated by most adults when used as directed. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — appetite suppression, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting — but these occur in less than 1% of people taking it.
Headache, dizziness, insomnia, and rarely cognitive or mood changes have been reported in research. A very small number of participants reported skin itching or allergic rash.
For pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety data, so it's best to avoid unless your doctor advises otherwise. Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so talk with your doctor before use.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of the following: blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) — coenzyme Q10 may reduce their effectiveness; chemotherapy drugs, especially alkylating agents such as cyclophosphamide — coenzyme Q10 may theoretically lower their activity; or blood pressure medications — coenzyme Q10 may add to their effects. We could not check the probiotic ingredients against our database.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may work for you if you're dealing with coenzyme Q10 deficiency or conditions like migraine or heart failure — but if you take blood thinners, chemotherapy drugs, or blood pressure medications, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first because coenzyme Q10 can interfere with how they work. The probiotic strains haven't been checked against our drug data.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Fortify Digestive & Heart Health, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033674124505 |
| Net contents | 30 Delayed Release Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 213643 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fortify Digestive & Heart Health by Nature's Way, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG | 0 NP | -- |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 30 mg | -- |
| Fortify Digestive and Heart Health 18 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend | 239 mg | -- |
| LRC Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Formulation
Supports healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range Supports digestive health
Gluten free. No artificial colors.
Potency of this product guaranteed until expiration date when bottle is stored under recommended conditions.
Daily probiotic
Formulated to support daily heart health Fortify Digestive & Heart Health was formulated with CoQ10 and clinically-researched probiotic strains to support digestive & heart health and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Support healthy cholesterol levels Support your heart health with this specially formulated probiotic that includes the clinically-researched LRC Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 strain in the amount shown to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. The importance of CoQ10 CoQ10 (short for Coenzyme Q10) is a nutrient that is produced in the body and supports antioxidant activity, helping to protect cells from free radical damage. Healthy digestive balance The Fortify Digestive & Heart Health formula contains clinically-researched Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in the amount shown to support digestive health, giving you a great foundation for your busy day.
No refrigeration necessary Innovative new bottle technology helps ensure this product will deliver 18 billion active probiotic cultures until the date of expiration to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range, and support digestive & heart health.
Targeted delivery Each capsule is resistant to the harmful effects of stomach acid and distributes live cultures to the small intestine and colon, right where they're needed most!
Guaranteed Potency
Potency guaranteed through expiration date
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Storage
Store in a dry place at 73 degrees F (23 degrees C) or below. May be refrigerated.
Brand IP Statement(s)
LRC is a trademark of UAS Laboratories LLC and is used under license. 2019 Distributed by Nature’s Way Brands, LLC
Seals/Symbols
GF Certified Gluten-Free
Certified Authentic Tru-ID
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Nature’s Way Since 1969
LBN12450.A01 BLK9150A
Already within the normal range
Researched probiotic strains
Potency of live cultures measured in Colony Forming Units (CFU).
Contains the cardiologist recommended probiotic for cholesterol health
IQVIA ProVoice Survey of Cardiologist, November 2018
Formula
Digestive & heart health with CoQ10 18 Billion live probiotics per capsule
FDA Statement of Identity
Probiotic Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
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Fortify Digestive & Heart Health by Nature's Way label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fortify Digestive & Heart Health by Nature's Way
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Coenzyme Q10
Interacts with198 drugs
CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance your body makes naturally that helps cells produce energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is generally well tolerated...
Coenzyme Q10 monograph & interactionsFortify Digestive and Heart Health 18 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend
- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
- › LRC Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fortify Digestive & Heart Health by Nature's Way Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Fortify Digestive & Heart Health by Nature's Way contains coenzyme Q10, which has documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is a Moderate interaction with blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) — coenzyme Q10 may reduce how well warfarin works by interfering with its anticoagulant effect, and a small number of cases of decreased warfarin effectiveness have been reported.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Coenzyme Q10 also carries a Moderate interaction with chemotherapy drugs called alkylating agents (such as cyclophosphamide). Because coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects, it may theoretically reduce the activity of these cancer drugs, which work by creating harmful molecules called free radicals.
Additionally, coenzyme Q10 has a Minor interaction with blood pressure medications — it may theoretically add to their effects and lower your blood pressure further.
We could not check the two probiotic ingredients in this blend — Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 — because we hold no interaction data for them. Before you take this product, use the medication checker on this page to search your exact prescriptions, or talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's safe to combine with what you're taking.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Fortify Digestive & Heart Health interact with 198 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Fortify Digestive & Heart Health interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Coenzyme Q10
AltretamineHexalen
How Altretamine interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Altretamine interactionBendamustineBelrapzo, Treanda, Vivimusta
How Bendamustine interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Bendamustine interactionBendamustine HydrochlorideBendeka
How Bendamustine Hydrochloride interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Bendamustine Hydrochloride interactionBusulfanBusulfex, Myleran
How Busulfan interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Busulfan interactionCarboplatinParaplatin
How Carboplatin interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Carboplatin interactionCarmustineBiCNU, Gliadel, Gliadel Wafer
How Carmustine interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Carmustine interactionChlorambucilLeukeran
How Chlorambucil interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Chlorambucil interactionCisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Cisplatin interactionCyclophosphamideCytoxan, Neosar
How Cyclophosphamide interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Cyclophosphamide interactionDacarbazineDTIC-Dome
How Dacarbazine interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Dacarbazine interactionEstramustine Phosphate SodiumEmcyt
How Estramustine Phosphate Sodium interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Estramustine Phosphate Sodium interactionIfosfamideIfex
How Ifosfamide interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Ifosfamide interactionLomustineCeenu
How Lomustine interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Lomustine interactionLurbinectedinZepzelca
How Lurbinectedin interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Lurbinectedin interactionMechlorethamine HydrochlorideValchlor
How Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride interactionMelphalanAlkeran, Hepzato
How Melphalan interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Melphalan interactionMelphalan FlufenamidePepaxto
How Melphalan Flufenamide interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Melphalan Flufenamide interactionMelphalan HydrochlorideEvomela
How Melphalan Hydrochloride interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Melphalan Hydrochloride interactionOxaliplatinEloxatin
How Oxaliplatin interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Oxaliplatin interactionProcarbazineMatulane
How Procarbazine interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Procarbazine interactionStreptozocinZanosar
How Streptozocin interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Streptozocin interactionTemozolomideTemodar
How Temozolomide interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Temozolomide interactionThiotepaTepadina, Thioplex
How Thiotepa interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Thiotepa interactionTrabectedinYondelis
How Trabectedin interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Alkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Trabectedin interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Warfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 is chemically similar to menaquinone and might have vitamin K-like procoagulant effects, which could decrease the effects of warfarin.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Warfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Coenzyme Q10 is chemically similar to menaquinone and might have vitamin K-like procoagulant effects, which could decrease the effects of warfarin.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Warfarin Sodium interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Antihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Antihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Antihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Fortify Digestive & Heart Health — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coenzyme Q10Antihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 + Ambrisentan interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fortify Digestive & Heart Health with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Coenzyme Q10
Alkylating Agents
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects. Theoretically, this may reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals.
Theoretically, antioxidants such as coenzyme Q10 might protect tumor cells from chemotherapeutic agents that work by inducing oxidative stress, such as alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide) and radiation therapy. The clinical importance of this interaction is unknown.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Coenzyme Q10 is chemically similar to menaquinone and might have vitamin K-like procoagulant effects, which could decrease the effects of warfarin.
Concomitant use of coenzyme Q10 and warfarin might reduce the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. Four cases of decreased warfarin efficacy thought to be due to coenzyme Q10 have been reported. However, there is some preliminary clinical research that suggests coenzyme Q10 might not significantly decrease the effects of warfarin in patients who have a stable INR.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research shows that coenzyme Q10 can significantly lower blood pressure, although other studies have shown conflicting results.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fortify Digestive & Heart Health, from the product label.
Nature's Way
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- Nature's Way Brands, LLC
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-962-8873
- Web Address
- fortifyprobiotics.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Fortify Digestive & Heart Health’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Fortify Digestive & Heart Health's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 40 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Coenzyme Q10 40 references
- Kamikawa T, Kobayashi A, Yamashita T, et al. Effects of coenzyme Q10 on exercise tolerance in chronic stable angina pectoris. Am J Cardiol 1985;56:247-51. PubMed
- Langsjoen P, Willis R, Folkers K. Treatment of essential hypertension with coenzyme Q10. Mol Aspects Med 1994;S265-72. PubMed
- Spigset O. Reduced effect of warfarin caused by ubidecarenone. Lancet 1994;334:1372-3. PubMed
- Singh RB, Niaz MA, Rastogi SS, et al. Effect of hydrosoluble coenzyme Q10 on blood pressures and insulin resistance in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease. J Hum Hypertens 1999;13:203-8. PubMed
- Portakal O, Ozkaya O, Erden Inal M, et al. Coenzyme Q10 concentrations and antioxidant status in tissues of breast cancer patients. Clin Biochem 2000;33:279-84. PubMed
- Lund EL, Quistorff B, Spang-Thomsen M, Kristjansen PE. Effect of radiation therapy on small-cell lung cancer is reduced by ubiquinone intake. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 1998;43:505-6. PubMed
- Langsjoen PH, Langsjoen PH, Folkers K. Long-term efficacy and safety of coenzyme Q10 therapy for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Am J Cardiol 1990;65:521-3. PubMed
- Heck AM, DeWitt BA, Lukes AL. Potential interactions between alternative therapies and warfarin. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2000;57:1221-7. DOI
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- Baggio E, Gandini R, Plauncher AC, et al. Italian multicenter study on the safety and efficacy of coenzyme Q10 as adjunctive therapy in heart failure. CoQ10 Drug Surveillance Investigators. Mol Aspects Med 1994;15 Suppl:S287-94. PubMed
- Burke BE, Neuenschwander R, Olson RD. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of coenzyme Q10 in isolated systolic hypertension. South Med J 2001;94:1112-7. PubMed
- The Huntington Study Group. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of coenzyme Q10 and remacemide in Huntington's disease. Neurology 2001;57:397-404.
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- Storch A, Jost WH, Vieregge P, et al. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on symptomatic effects of coenzyme Q10 in Parkinson disease. Arch Neurol 2007;64:938-44. DOI
- Digiesi V, Cantini F, Oradei A, et al. Coenzyme Q10 in essential hypertension. Mol Aspects Med 1994;15 Suppl:s257-63. PubMed
- Yamagami T, Takagi M, Akagami H, et al. Effect of coenzyme Q10 on essential hypertension, a double blind controlled study. In: Folkers KA, Yamamura Y, eds. Biomedical and Clinical Aspects of Coenzyme Q, Vol. 5. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science Publications, 19
- Ho MJ, Bellusci A, Wright JM. Blood pressure lowering efficacy of coenzyme Q10 for primary hypertension (review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2009;(4):CD007435. PubMed
- Rosenfeldt, F. L., Haas, S. J., Krum, H., Hadj, A., Ng, K., Leong, J. Y., and Watts, G. F. Coenzyme Q10 in the treatment of hypertension: a meta-analysis of the clinical trials. J Hum.Hypertens. 2007;21(4):297-306. PubMed
- Stamelou, M., Reuss, A., Pilatus, U., Magerkurth, J., Niklowitz, P., Eggert, K. M., Krisp, A., Menke, T., Schade-Brittinger, C., Oertel, W. H., and Hoglinger, G. U. Short-term effects of coenzyme Q10 in progressive supranuclear palsy: a randomized, place DOI
- Keogh A, Fenton S, Leslie C, et al. Randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of coenzyme Q, therapy in class II and III systolic heart failure. Heart Lung Circ. 2003;12:135-41.
- Gane, E. J., Weilert, F., Orr, D. W., Keogh, G. F., Gibson, M., Lockhart, M. M., Frampton, C. M., Taylor, K. M., Smith, R. A., and Murphy, M. P. The mitochondria-targeted anti-oxidant mitoquinone decreases liver damage in a phase II study of hepatitis C
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