Q10 protects muscles against statins

According to websites of pharmaceutical companies, the statin atorvastatin ‘occasionally’ causes side effects such as ‘muscle pain, joint pain, muscle weakness and muscle cramp’. ‘Very occasionally’ these side effects may be a sign of serious muscle damage. A Japanese animal study suggests that supplementation with the co-enzyme Q10 can make a positive difference in these […]

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saw some research on this years ago, great to know its making it out into the light! thanks!

Good to know. Because of our lifestyle, I bet many of us will be on statins one day. Also, there has been talk in the medical community about make statins a general recommendations for people over 50 years of age, but like daily baby aspirin use is standard for the older population.