Can I take CoQ10 with DIM?

Understanding the interactions, benefits, and safety of combining these two powerful supplements.

CoQ10
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DIM

Short answer

We found no documented interaction between CoQ10 and DIM in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

CoQ10

What it is: A compound the body makes, found at high levels in the heart, liver and kidneys.

What the research says: Studies on heart disease are inconclusive. Overall, it doesn't seem to relieve muscle pain from statins, and it probably doesn't lower blood pressure meaningfully.

Cautions

  • No serious side effects reported; it can cause mild insomnia or stomach upset.

Medicines to check

  • Warfarin (blood thinner) and insulin
  • Some cancer treatments: check with your care team

In Holitro: CoQ10 (200 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Coenzyme Q10 (updated January 2019)

DIM (diindolylmethane)

What it is: A compound formed from vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, sold for estrogen balance.

What the research says: It changes how estrogen is broken down, and lab studies suggest anticancer effects, but human data are limited. There's no evidence for 'detox' claims.

Cautions

  • Not for pregnancy, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, because of possible hormone effects.
  • Rare reports include vision problems after very high use, and rash.

Medicines to check

  • Birth control pills: check with a clinician first
  • Many prescription drugs processed by the liver: DIM may make them less effective

In Holitro: DIM (300 mg per capsule)

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs: Diindolylmethane (updated December 2023)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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