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The heart consumes at least 25% of the total ATP energy produced by the body and usually is the first organ to fail in cases of CoQ10 deficiency. Researchers stated at the beginning of their paper that patients with Congestive Heart Failure ( CHF ) have low plasma concentrations of CoQ10, an essential cofactor for mitochondrial electron transport and myocardial energy supply. They then proceeded to test the hypothesis that plasma CoQ10 is a predictor of total mortality in Congestive Heart Failure. Read the Full Article on CoQ10 and CHF Mortality Duane Graveline MD MPH
Former USAF Flight Surgeon, Former NASA Astronaut, Retired Family Doctor |
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 Dr Graveline has two books available on Statin drugs - Lipitor® Thief of Memory which covers his own side effect experiences while on a statin and Statin Drugs Side Effects and the Misguided War on Cholesterol a comprehensive work on the well known and lesser known side effects of statins and the apparent irrelevance of cholesterol to heart health.
He also has a book called From Laika With Love which is an account of his early life as an aerospace medical research scientist, US Air Force flight surgeon, and former NASA scientist-astronaut ( NASA Group 4 - 1965.)
To read more about Dr Graveline's books and to order visit the books page
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