Cholesterol and Co Q10, what’s the link?
It is clinically documented that statin medications (Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, etc.) lower the essential nutrient, Co-Enzyme Q10.
An estimated 11-19 million Americans as of 2007 take statin drugs. It is very important to understand that despite the need to lower cardiovascular risk, there are inherent problems associated with taking these drugs. In addition, beta blockers used for high blood pressure and many other medications cause depletion of Co Q10. The older a person is the more difficult it is to generate energy, in case you haven’t noticed that older people don’t move as fast as younger ones!! The energy generated from your cells comes from your mitochondria, and this is effected by the statin drugs. It is known as the electron transport train, which helps generate the energy you need, but the heart is extremely dependent upon CoQ10 levels. The bottom line is if you must take a statin drug, take CoQ10 along with it.
It is not contraindicated together as this pharmaceutical patent proves, and just might save a life or improve the quality of your life.
Co-Enzyme Q10 is an important co-factor in the production of energy and particularly important in muscle function.
Clinical studies show decreasing levels of Co-Enzyme Q10 lead to increasing severity of cardiovascular symptoms.
Now here is the shocker! The pharmaceutical company, Merck, was issued a patent (#4,933,165) on a special medication combining a statin medication and Co-Enzyme Q10. The researchers knew back in the late 80s and early 90s the significance of adding Co-Enzyme Q10 to statins. Furthermore they knew very well the negative impact of taking statins without supplementing with Co-Enzyme Q10. The sad news is this special combination medication was never made available to the public. It was basically put on the shelf and forgotten.
To read the entire story, download the patent and see what has been hidden from the public for over 20 years.
DOWNLOAD CoQ10-Statin Patent
Courtesy of Functional Medicine University
