Purest Omega 3: Total omega-3 fatty acids as triglycerides 750 mg. Providing: EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid triglyceride) 400 mg; DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid triglyceride) 300 mg
Bio-Shoden Ashwaghanda: Shoden® Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (ashwagandha) 240 mg (root and leaf, 40:1 extract standardised to contain 35 % withanolide glycosides and providing 9,6 g of dried herb equivalent) Biomax PQQ:
Biomax® PQQ Complex 300 mg (MicroActive® CoQ10 as β-cyclodextrin and ubiquinone and BioPQQ® pyrroloquinoline quinone standardised to contain 72 mg CoQ10 and 20 mg PQQ).
Purest Omega 3: Adults and children 12 years and olderTake 1 – 3 capsules per day with or after meals.
Bio-Shoden Ashwagandha: Adults and children 12 years and older The usual dose is 2 capsules daily with or without food.
Biomax PQQ: Adults and children over 12 years Take 1 capsule daily in the morning with or after food
Purest Omega 3: Do NOT take PUREST OMEGA 3
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to omega-3 fatty acids or any of the other components of the formulation (see What PUREST OMEGA 3 contains). It is uncertain Do NOT take PUREST OMEGA 3
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to omega-3 fatty acids or any of the other components of the formulation (see What PUREST OMEGA 3 contains). It is uncertain whether people with fish or shellfish allergies can safely consume PUREST OMEGA 3 and caution should be exercised.
Warnings and precautions
If any of the following applies to you, please discuss the use of PUREST OMEGA 3 with your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider before you start taking it:
• You have a bleeding disorder or take antiplatelet medicines or anticoagulants. It is important that you do not exceed the recommended dose since PUREST OMEGA 3 in high doses may also have a blood thinning effect (see Other medicines and PUREST OMEGA 3).
• You have asthma and is sensitive to aspirin. If your healthcare provider should recommend the use of PUREST OMEGA 3, you must immediately stop taking it if you develop any symptoms of an allergic reaction (see Possible side effects) and report to your treating doctor.
• You have low blood pressure, or you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure (see Other medicines and PUREST OMEGA 3). You need to monitor your blood pressure carefully, especially when you start supplementation with PUREST OMEGA 3 (see Other medicines and PUREST OMEGA 3).
• You have diabetes, since PUREST OMEGA 3 may increase your fasting blood glucose levels. You need to monitor your blood glucose levels carefully, especially when you start supplementation with PUREST OMEGA 3 (see Other medicines and PUREST OMEGA 3).
• You are scheduled to undergo surgery. It is best to stop taking PUREST OMEGA 3 two weeks prior to surgery because of its possible blood thinning effect.
Bio-Shoden Ashwaghanda: Do NOT take BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ashwagandha or any of the ingredients in Do NOT take BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ashwagandha or any of the ingredients in the formulation (see What BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA contains).
• If you are pregnant (see Pregnancy and breastfeeding).
Warnings and precautions
If any of the following applies to you, please discuss the use of BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA with your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider before you start taking it:
• You have an auto-immune disease such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or others (please see Other medicines and BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA).
• Your thyroid gland is overactive, or you are taking thyroid hormones (please see Other medicines and BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA). If your healthcare provider recommended the use of BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA, stop taking it if you experience symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland (e.g., unintentional weight loss, rapid or irregular heart rate, palpitations, increased appetite, and nervousness, anxiety, or irritability) and report to your treating doctor.
You must stop taking BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA 2 weeks before any surgical procedure, since it may interact with some of the medicines commonly used before and after surgery.
Other medicines and BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA
Always tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines.)
Before taking BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA, please discuss the use of the following medicines or substances with your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider:
• Medicines to treat diabetes: BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA may lower blood sugar levels and you will need to check your blood sugar levels regularly (at least daily) when you start or stop treatment with BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA.
• Benzodiazepines such as diazepam or clonazepam: BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA may have an additive effect and may therefore give rise to an increase in sedative and adverse effects.
• Other medicines, including complementary medicines (e.g., herbs or supplements), to relieve anxiety or to assist with sleep: taking BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA in combination with such medicines may increase sedative and adverse effects.
• Medicines that suppress the immune system: BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA may reduce the efficacy of these medicines (see Warnings and precautions).
• Thyroid hormones: BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA may increase thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion and may therefore increase adverse effects when used in combination with thyroid hormones (see Warnings and precautions).
BIO-SHODEN ASHWAGANDHA may interfere with blood tests to determine digoxin levels. It is important that you inform your doctor or nurse that you are taking it when you are scheduled for such a test.
Biomax PQQ:If you are taking antihypertensive medication, have a bleeding disorder or taking blood thinning medication, or if you are pregnant, consult your healthcare professional before using Biomax® PQQ with CoQ10. Not recommended for use while you are breastfeeding.
If you are scheduled to undergo surgery. Stop taking BIOMAX PQQ two weeks prior to surgery because of its possible influence on blood pressure.
For cancer patients, please discuss the use of Biomax PQQ with your oncologist before use.
