birth control pills & antioxidants

A new study found that women who use birth control pills have much lower serum levels of Co-Q 10 (37% lower), and vitamin E (24% lower) than those not on the pill. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 May; 194(5):e35-8. These fat-soluble antioxidants protect against free radical damage that can lead to disease, and support energy production. If you are currently taking oral contraceptives, you may want to consider adding Co-Q 10 to your daily supplement regimen. Vitamin E is usually included in multivitamins.