If you or someone you know are taking statin medications to help control high cholesterol, you need to know how statins affect CoQ10! Statin medications, including the extremely popular Lipitor, are known to deplete the amount of CoQ10 in the body. Combined with the fact that as we age, we naturally produce less CoQ10, levels of CoQ10 can become greatly reduced in people taking statins to lower cholesterol. Because CoQ10 is both used by cells to produce energy and also acts as an antioxidant to repair cells damaged by free-radicals, finding ways to supplement CoQ10 to bring levels back up is extremely important to maintaining a healthy heart and also helping fight and reverse gum disease.
Read about how statin medication affects CoQ10 levels in this great article “Statins and CoQ10 Deficiency” by Dr. Duane Graveline. You can also read more about the CoQ10 Heart Health Connection here on the Perfect Smile website and find out about our Advanced CoQ10 Oral Care Kit that can help you maintain healthy CoQ10 levels as well as fight and even reverse the symptoms of gum disease.
Note: Statements made have not been reviewed by the FDA and do not replace the advice of your doctor or dentist. Consult your physician, hygienist and/or dentist regarding what they consider is best for treating your particular conditions.
