Coenzyme Q-10 is a potent antioxidant that protects the body against
the effects of free radicals. Many studies have shown it effective for heart
conditions such as congestive heart failure, conditions where the heart muscle
functions poorly (cardiomyopathy), diabetes, and even diseases where the
immune system has been weakened (such as HIV/AIDS). Co Q-10 is a potent
antioxidant that protects the body against the effects of free radicals. Free
radicals damage healthy tissue is many ways.
But there is an increasing body of evidence that Co Q-10 also can play a
role in reducing the bad side effects of statin drugs of muscles weakness and
pain. This side effect of the statin drugs can be a very serious outcome and
can result in having to stop taking the statins. In 2007 the American Journal
of Cardiology reported on a double blind study where patients in the group
treated with Co Q-10 had much less problem with muscle pain and weakness, and
stopped the statin drugs less often.
You might be asking why I am bringing this up when our website sells a
natural alternative to statin drugs? Yes, that is absolutely true, but there
will always be people who cannot get their cholesterol down to desirable
levels with Bios Life alone.
There are a few things that are important to remember here:
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Always start with diet and the natural alternative such as Bios Life when you
are trying to get your cholesterol under control. It just makes sense to start
with the least harmful, effective treatment that is available.
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If after 3 months of seriously sticking to the regimen you have not yet
achieved your goals, then it might be time to talk to your doctor about what
to do next. If adding a statin is necessary talk it over with your doctor. You
may be able to start with a low statin dose while keeping on the diet and Bios
Life. This combination might get you under control. The lower the dose of
statin the less chance of the serious side effect.
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Consider adding Co Q-10 to your daily regimen if you are on a statin or must
be on statins
Cardio-Essentials
is an excellent supplement because it contains 100 mg. of Co Q-10. I like this
formula because the scientific studies were done with doses of at least 100 mg
of Coenzyme Q-10. Cardio-Essentials also contains other substances shown to
improve heart function by strengthening the heart muscle.
We also have CoQ10
by itself, a less expensive alternative that contains 30 mg per capsule. This
would be more of a preventative dosage. If on statins and you suffer from
muscle weakness or discomfort this might not be enough to help the muscles
aching and weakness symptoms.
So if you must take statins, consider adding Co Q-10 to your
regimen to help fight off the side effects of the statin drugs.