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Statin Drugs and Nutrient Depletion
Heart Health
Statin Drugs and Nutrient Depletion
Many People are taking cholesterol- lowering drugs known
as statin drugs (such as Lipitor, Zocor, etc.) These
medications have the ability to substantially lower total
serum cholesterol, especially LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
which is the “bad” cholesterol. Statins work by interfering
with an enzyme used in the production of cholesterol called
HMG CoA reductase. High cholesterol is linked with heart
disease and a reduction in such could help prevent risk.
Several studies have shown that statin drugs reduce serum
CoQ10 levels. The reduction in CoQ10 levels can occur in a
dose dependant manner. Which means the higher the dose the
greater the reduction in the essential co-enzyme. The
effect is a decrease in energy levels and a potential
decrease in important antioxidant function. Low CoQ10
levels reduce the function of the cardiovascular system.
While lowering cholesterol is important, it is essential we
do not lower this important co enzymes level
in the process because it can lead to the heart not being
able to pump effectively, therefore working counter-
productively.
Co enzyme Q10 is used by the body for the production of
energy and as an antioxidant. While all cells use CoQ10,
one of the organs that relies most on this co enzyme for
the production of energy is the heart. Research has
demonstrated that supplementation with CoQ10 while taking a
statin will maintain the proper levels in serum and blood
cells. Equally as important, supplementation with CoQ10
does not interfere with the cholesterol- lowering effects
and potential benefits of the medication.
If you have high cholesterol and your doctor has
prescribed a statin medication, continue to take it as
prescribed. Consider complementing it with a natural
medication such as CoQ10 to avoid any such side effects and
improve the drugs effectiveness.
To make sure we have every advantage for the health of our
heart we must look at several other factors; lifestyle
circumstances (history, stressors, triggers, etc.), genetic
pre-dispositions, and nutrition. We can help prevent this
situation from occurring with individualized programs
consisting of proper diets, and supplements based on
diagnostic information (e.g. Homocysteine, LDL HDL ratio,
Triglycerides) and personal risk factor.
For More Information Please Contact:
Wellness ApotheCare
1-877-783-6111
wellnesshealing@shaw.ca 
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