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27-05-2008, 03:55 PM
By jonny bowden
CoQ10: It's great for the heart, great for energy, and a powerful antioxidant -- and an excellent addition to a supplement program at a dose of at least 50 mg a day. Note well: if you are on a statin medication for cholesterol (like Lipitor or Zocor) you must -- repeat must -- supplement with this vitally important nutrient. The statin drugs deplete it and your heart will suffer. (If your doctor doesn't know this, I would change doctors.)
Statin users should take a minimum of 100 mg daily in a supplement, and some knowledgeable folks recommend up to 300 mg, especially if you have heart problems. Everyone else should be good with 50-100 mg.
CoQ10: It's great for the heart, great for energy, and a powerful antioxidant -- and an excellent addition to a supplement program at a dose of at least 50 mg a day. Note well: if you are on a statin medication for cholesterol (like Lipitor or Zocor) you must -- repeat must -- supplement with this vitally important nutrient. The statin drugs deplete it and your heart will suffer. (If your doctor doesn't know this, I would change doctors.)
Statin users should take a minimum of 100 mg daily in a supplement, and some knowledgeable folks recommend up to 300 mg, especially if you have heart problems. Everyone else should be good with 50-100 mg.