{"id":12,"date":"2010-07-30T17:10:24","date_gmt":"2010-07-30T17:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/medicinetomoveyou\/2010\/07\/coq10-and-cholesterol-lowering-medications.html"},"modified":"2010-07-30T17:10:24","modified_gmt":"2010-07-30T17:10:24","slug":"coq10-and-cholesterol-lowering-medications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/medicinetomoveyou\/2010\/07\/coq10-and-cholesterol-lowering-medications.html","title":{"rendered":"CoQ10 and Cholesterol Lowering Medications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working in an Integrative Medicine practice, I encounter
\nmany patients with high cholesterol and a resistance to taking certain
\ncholesterol lowering medications. 
\n<\/span>Statins, including popular names like Lipitor, Zocor, Vytorin, Crestor
\nand generic medications ending in -statin, have been associated with liver
\ndamage and muscle pain which have sparked patient concerns.  <\/span>They have also been shown to reduce LDL
\ncholesterol, and therefore reduce a patient’s potential risk for heart
\ndisease.  <\/span>As in many scenarios, the
\nrisks,benefits and alternatives must be assessed for each individual patient.<\/p>\n

Luckily, there is one clear fact in this debate.  <\/span>Statin medications inhibit (“stop” in
\nmedical-ese) an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase.  <\/span>This enzyme is responsible for making LDL
\ncholesterol and when blocked, your liver does not produce as much LDL
\ncholesterol.  <\/span>However, when a statin
\nblocks HMG- CoA reductase, it also blocks the production of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10),
\nan important nutrient necessary for the body to produce cellular energy.  <\/span>CoQ10 has also been shown to lower blood
\npressure, reduce platelet stickiness and work as an anti-oxidant, all of which
\nalso decrease a patient’s risk for heart disease.  <\/span>Integrative Medicine supports the judicious
\nuse of statin medications along with a therapeutic lifestyle change.  <\/span>Prophylactic supplementation of CoQ10 is used
\nto avoid any downstream issues from the use of cholesterol lowering medications like statins.<\/p>\n

 <\/span>The recommended
\ndosage can vary between 30 to 360 milligrams a day depending on your
\ndiagnoses.  <\/span>For my patients taking statin
\nmedications, I usually recommend 80 -100 milligrams a day of a clinically
\ntested dietary supplement.  <\/span>Do not take
\nmore than 100 milligrams a day without consulting your healthcare provider as
\nit can create “too much energy” in parts of the body causing diarrhea,
\ninsomnia, irritability and loss of appetite for some individuals in rare circumstances.<\/p>\n

Clinical research supporting the benefits of CoQ10 continues
\nto grow. Studies show benefits in improving high blood pressure, diabetes,
\nmigraines, Parkinson’s disease, breast cancer, fibromyalgia and the list
\ngoes on.  <\/span>Talk to your physician about taking
\na CoQ10 supplement.  <\/span>Click on the link
\nbelow to find a physician-geared summary about CoQ10.  <\/span>It can help your doctor answer some important
\nquestions he\/she might have prior to prescribing CoQ10 for you.  <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span>http:\/\/faculty.washington.edu\/ely\/coenzq10.html<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Be a Patient Powered
\nby Knowledge<\/i> and pass this on to anyone taking a statin medication so they may also benefit from this new research.  Pay it forward!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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