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I am currently taking Statin drugs to help lower my cholesterol. Can I still take Heart Health?

April 26, 2017cholesterol Currently drugs heart health help lower Statin taking

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I am currently taking Statin drugs to help lower my cholesterol. Can I still take Heart Health?

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Yes, statin drugs (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) reduce levels of CoQ10, and this can lead to side effects of statin therapy such as muscle fatigue and weakness. Deplete CoQ10 levels may also impair the function of the heart. Statin drugs have been shown to reduce plasma CoQ10 by 40% and therefore it is very important to supplement with CoQ10 if you are taking any statin drugs.