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Coq10

Statins May Reduce Coq10 Levels

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by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on April 13, 2010

Statin drugs, or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol. Statins work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that determines the rate of cholesterol formation. Some research suggests that statin drugs may interfere with the body’s production of Co q10, a substance produced naturally in the body and [...]

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CoQ10

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on November 28, 2009

. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. Some prescription drugs may also lower [...]

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