Oxidation Mender Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BioAnue
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Oxidation Mender 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
Oxidation Mender is a dietary supplement by BioAnue with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, skin lightening or brightening, detoxification support.Based on those ingredients, 263 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Alpha Lipoic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Oxidation Mender by BioAnue
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Oxidation Mender contains 5 ingredients, including a proprietary blend. The active components we can identify are superoxide dismutase, catalase, L-glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, and black rice extract—all substances your body naturally makes or can obtain from food, positioned here as antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells).
The product also contains a gelatin capsule as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-glutathione is possibly effective for cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity (nerve damage from a chemotherapy drug), but evidence is insufficient for Alzheimer disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, athletic performance, and cataracts. Alpha-lipoic acid is possibly effective for diabetic nerve pain (neuropathy), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and obesity, though the weight-loss and cholesterol benefits appear modest.
Black rice extract has insufficient evidence for atopic dermatitis, high cholesterol, obesity, or hay fever. We hold no effectiveness data for superoxide dismutase or catalase.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Alpha-lipoic acid is generally well tolerated orally but can lower blood sugar and is best used under medical guidance. The most common side effects are headache, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting; rare cases have raised concerns about insulin autoimmune syndrome.
Oral glutathione also appears well tolerated short-term, though long-term safety is less clear. Inhaled glutathione can cause airway narrowing and shortness of breath in people with asthma.
Black rice, as a food, is generally safe in normal amounts. Avoid alpha-lipoic acid, glutathione, and concentrated black rice extracts in pregnancy and breastfeeding—there isn't enough reliable safety data to know they're safe in these situations; discuss with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or anti-clotting drugs (anticoagulants or antiplatelets)—alpha-lipoic acid may increase bleeding risk. Also check if you're on chemotherapy, thyroid hormone drugs, or diabetes medications (including insulin).
No interactions are documented in our data for the other ingredients we were able to check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Oxidation Mender may appeal to people managing diabetic nerve pain, high cholesterol, or obesity, and to those interested in antioxidant support. However, if you take blood thinners, chemotherapy, or thyroid medication, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
The same goes if you have diabetes or use insulin—alpha-lipoic acid may lower blood sugar. Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Talk it over with your healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2013.
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 Oxidation Mender, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Oxidation Mender by BioAnue, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 1000 mg | -- |
| Superoxide Dismutase | 0 Not Present | -- |
| Catalase | 0 Not Present | -- |
| L-Glutathione | 0 Not Present | -- |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 0 Not Present | -- |
| Black Rice extract | 0 Not Present | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
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General Statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Usage: As a dietary supplement consume 1 to 6 capsules per day, or as directed by a health care professional.
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Oxidation Mender by BioAnue label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Oxidation Mender by BioAnue
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container10 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › Superoxide Dismutase
- › Catalase
- › L-Glutathione
- › Alpha Lipoic Acid
- › Black Rice extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Oxidation Mender by BioAnue Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Oxidation Mender by BioAnue interacts with medications primarily through its alpha-lipoic acid content.
The most serious concern is a Moderate-severity interaction with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners and anti-clotting medications), where alpha-lipoic acid may increase bleeding risk by inhibiting platelet aggregation.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Alpha-lipoic acid also carries Moderate-severity interactions with alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics (chemotherapy drugs), where its antioxidant effects could theoretically reduce how well these cancer medications work. There's also a Moderate concern with thyroid hormone drugs—animal research suggests alpha-lipoic acid may lower conversion of thyroid medication into its active form.
A Minor interaction exists with diabetes drugs: alpha-lipoic acid may theoretically raise the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), though larger clinical trials haven't shown meaningful blood-sugar-lowering effects from the ingredient alone.
We could not check superoxide dismutase and catalase for interactions—we hold no interaction data for them. Glutathione and black rice extract have no documented interactions in our data.
Altogether, these interactions span 263 individual medications. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Oxidation Mender interact with 263 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 5 ingredients in Oxidation Mender interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Alpha Lipoic Acid
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Abrocitinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAltretamineHexalen
How Altretamine interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of alpha-lipoic acid might alter the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Altretamine interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Oxidation Mender — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alpha Lipoic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Alpha Lipoic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Oxidation Mender 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.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of alpha-lipoic acid might alter the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
The use of antioxidants like alpha-lipoic acid during chemotherapy is controversial. There are concerns that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals. However, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that might interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants such as alpha-lipoic acid have on chemotherapy. Advise patients to consult their oncologist before using alpha-lipoic acid.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro, alpha-lipoic acid inhibits platelet aggregation.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of alpha-lipoic acid might alter the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
The use of antioxidants like alpha-lipoic acid during chemotherapy is controversial. There are concerns that antioxidants could reduce the activity of antitumor antibiotic drugs, which work by generating free radicals. However, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that might interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants such as alpha-lipoic acid have on chemotherapy involving antitumor antibiotics. Advise patients to consult their oncologist before using alpha-lipoic acid.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, alpha-lipoic acid might decrease the effects of thyroid hormone drugs.
Animal research suggests that co-administration of thyroxine with alpha-lipoic acid reduces conversion into the active T3 form.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking alpha-lipoic acid with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Although some small clinical studies have suggested that alpha-lipoic acid can lower blood glucose levels, larger clinical studies in patients with diabetes have shown no clinically meaningful effect. Additionally, co-administration of single doses of alpha-lipoic acid and glyburide or acarbose did not cause detectable drug interactions in healthy volunteers.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Oxidation Mender, from the product label.
BioAnue
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- BioAnue Laboratories Inc.
- Street Address
- P.O. Box 1056, 123 Wood Tech Dr.
- City
- Rochelle
- State
- GA
- ZipCode
- 31079
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The Full Monographs Behind Oxidation Mender’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Glutathione
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant your body makes naturally, and many people take it as a supplement hoping for skin, detox, or anti-aging benefits. However, strong human evidence is lim...
Read the full Glutathione monograph → Herb & supplement monographAlpha-lipoic Acid
Interacts with 263 drugsAlpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant made naturally by the body and found in small amounts in foods. It is most studied for diabetic nerve pain, where some evidence suggests it may help...
Read the full Alpha-lipoic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographBlack Rice
Black rice is a nutritious whole-grain food that is rich in fiber, plant protein, and antioxidant pigments called anthocyanins. Eaten as part of a balanced diet it is a healthy choice, but s...
Read the full Black Rice monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Oxidation Mender'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 51 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.
Glutathione 1 reference
- Marrades RM, Roca J, Barbera JA, et al. Nebulized glutathione induces bronchoconstriction in patients with mild asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1997;156(2 Pt 1):425-30. PubMed
Alpha-lipoic Acid 48 references
- Labriola D, Livingston R. Possible interactions between dietary antioxidants and chemotherapy. Oncology 1999;13:1003-8.
- Anon. Alpha-lipoic acid. Altern Med Rev 1998;3:308-10.
- Konrad T, Vicini P, Kusterer K, et al. Alpha-lipoic acid treatment decreases serum lactate and pyruvate concentrations and improves glucose effectiveness in lean and obese patients with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 1999;22:280-7. PubMed
- Ziegler D, Hanefeld M, Ruhnau KJ, et al. Treatment of symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy with the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid: A 3-week, multicentre randomized controlled trial (ALADIN Study). Diabetologia 1995;38:1425-33.
- Gleiter CH, Schreeb KH, Freudenthaler S, et al. Lack of interaction between thioctic acid, glibenclamide and acarbose. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1999;48:819-25. PubMed
- Jacob S, Henriksen EJ, Tritschler HJ, et al. Improvement of insulin-stimulated glucose-disposal in type 2 diabetes after repeated parenteral administration of thioctic acid. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabet 1996;104:284-8. PubMed
- Jacob S, Henriksen EJ, Schiemann AL, et al. Enhancement of glucose disposal in patients with type 2 diabetes by alpha-lipoic acid. Arzneimittelforschung 1995;45:872-4.
- Jacob S, Ruus P, Hermann R, et al. Oral administration of RAC-alpha-lipoic acid modulates insulin sensitivity in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus: a placebo-controlled, pilot trial. Free Rad Biol Med 1999;27:309-14.
- Segermann J, Hotze A, Ulrich H, Rao GS. Effect of alpha-lipoic acid on the peripheral conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine and on serum lipid-, protein- and glucose levels. Arzneimittelforschung 1991;41:1294-8.
- Beitner H. Randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study on the clinical efficacy of a cream containing 5% alpha-lipoic acid related to photoaging of facial skin. Br J Dermatol 2003;149:841-9.
- Ziegler D, Nowak H, Kempler P, et al. Treatment of symptomatic diabetic polyneuropathy with the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid: A meta-analysis. Diabet Med 2004;21:114-21.
- Prasad KN. Rationale for using high-dose multiple dietary antioxidants as an adjunct to radiation therapy and chemotherapy. J Nutr 2004;134:3182S-3S. PubMed
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