Statin Drugs and COQ-10 "Leaching"???

FinanceDude · 03-12-2007, 10:42 AM

I've read 3 different reports from three different sources saying if you are on statins you need to supplment with COQ-10.

Wondering if Rich can comment??

Peaceful_Warrior · 03-12-2007, 01:17 PM

Rich called BS when I brought this up on another thread, but the Canadian government requires all static drug makers to put a label on their products saying not to take w/out CoQ10.

I was taking 200mg daily, now I've backed down to 100mg daily (and no, I'm not on statins or any other drugs, just do it for my health).

Rich_in_Tampa · 03-12-2007, 02:09 PM

Here it is for your reading pleasure.

spideyrdpd · 03-12-2007, 09:37 PM

http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/n...coe_0084.shtml

I see more people pushing the folic acid these days

FinanceDude · 03-13-2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spideyrdpd

http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/n...coe_0084.shtml

I see more people pushing the folic acid these days

I guess my doctor is one of the "pushers". When I turned 40, she put me on a "diet" of one St. Joe's aspirin a day (81mg) along with one Folic Acid tablet (400mg) per day. She said she puts all her male patients on that at age 40..........

Well........no heart attack so far................

Rich_in_Tampa · 03-13-2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinanceDude

I guess my doctor is one of the "pushers". When I turned 40, she put me on a "diet" of one St. Joe's aspirin a day (81mg) along with one Folic Acid tablet (400mg) per day. She said she puts all her male patients on that at age 40..........

FWIW, aspirin becomes more good than bad for you if your annual risk of a heart attack is >= 1%. Most 40 y.o. men have risks considerably lower than that barring obvious risk factors. At age 50 it starts to be a close call for many. Folate supplements for those on a conventional diet have not been shown to affect cardiac outcomes to my knowledge.

So, the decision has to be made by the provider who knows your situation as an individual.

FinanceDude · 03-13-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa

FWIW, aspirin becomes more good than bad for you if your annual risk of a heart attack is >= 1%. Most 40 y.o. men have risks considerably lower than that barring obvious risk factors. At age 50 it starts to be a close call for many. Folate supplements for those on a conventional diet have not been shown to affect cardiac outcomes to my knowledge.

So, the decision has to be made by the provider who knows your situation as an individual.

Well, high cholesterol in my case, so she probably is being "safe"............

marty · 03-16-2007, 01:50 PM

"I recommend that anyone who takes statins or red rice yeast extract supplements for cholesterol control should also take 90 - 120 mg of coenzyme Q10 every day, since these drugs inhibit the body's natural synthesis of CoQ10, which is needed for formation of ATP, our bodies' energy currency. (That may account for the muscle pain that some people experience.)"
Andrew Weil, M.D.

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA400165

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA400021

03-12-2007, 10:42 AM	#1
FinanceDude Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,455	Statin Drugs and COQ-10 "Leaching"??? I've read 3 different reports from three different sources saying if you are on statins you need to supplment with COQ-10. Wondering if Rich can comment?? __________________ Consult with your own advisor or representative. My thoughts should not be construed as investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results (love that one).......:) President Obama, please know that I will continue to cling to my guns and religion........:)

03-12-2007, 01:17 PM	#2
Peaceful_Warrior Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 509	Re: Statin Drugs and COQ-10 "Leaching"??? Rich called BS when I brought this up on another thread, but the Canadian government requires all static drug makers to put a label on their products saying not to take w/out CoQ10. I was taking 200mg daily, now I've backed down to 100mg daily (and no, I'm not on statins or any other drugs, just do it for my health). __________________ Awaken Your Spirit at Spiritual-Short-Stories.com!

03-12-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
Rich_in_Tampa Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,889	Re: Statin Drugs and COQ-10 "Leaching"??? Here it is for your reading pleasure. __________________ Rich Tampa, FL (10% retired) As if you didn't know..If the above message happens to contain medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any medical purpose whatsoever. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.

03-12-2007, 09:37 PM	#4
spideyrdpd Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 322	Re: Statin Drugs and COQ-10 "Leaching"??? http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/n...coe_0084.shtml I see more people pushing the folic acid these days

03-16-2007, 01:50 PM	#8
marty Dryer sheet aficionado Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 40	Re: Statin Drugs and COQ-10 "Leaching"??? "I recommend that anyone who takes statins or red rice yeast extract supplements for cholesterol control should also take 90 - 120 mg of coenzyme Q10 every day, since these drugs inhibit the body's natural synthesis of CoQ10, which is needed for formation of ATP, our bodies' energy currency. (That may account for the muscle pain that some people experience.)" Andrew Weil, M.D. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA400165 http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA400021

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