Do you take a statin drug such as Lipitor, Crestor, Pravachol, Simcor or Zocor?
Do you feel tired? Is your energy level dropping?
If so, CoQ10 could be the answer for you!
Statin drugs deplete your body's natural levels of CoQ10, a naturally occurring compound that is found in every cell in your body. More importantly, it plays a key role in producing energy that your body needs.
A Columbia University study found that 30 days of statins (80 mg/day) decreased CoQ10 levels by half.
Another study by researchers at Kanazawa University in Japan found that smaller doses of statin drugs can reduce CoQ10. After 8 weeks of 10 mg a day statin therapy, CoQ10 levels decreased by 40 percent.
What else happens when the body is deficient in CoQ10?Atherosclerosis, gingivitis, fatigue, fibromyalgia and high blood pressure can develop.
In addition, because CoQ10 is used by heart cells to create energy, a deficiency can result in less efficient heart pumping action and arrhythmias. Low CoQ10 levels can also impair male fertility. And, of particular concern when facing serious influenza outbreaks, decreased levels of CoQ10 can lead to a weakened immune system. |