Dr Stephen Sinatra
CoQ10 levels decrease with age.
- Many cases of heart failure are actually a lack of CoQ10. It sparks energy in every cell of your body, including your heart which is your body’s largest energy user. Without enough CoQ10, your heart can’t pump blood as efficiently as it should.
- The lack of energy we call “aging” is often just a CoQ10 deficit. Your body naturally produces it throughout your life, but production drops off as you get older. When I put people on CoQ10, they often feel 10 years younger!
- CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant. It cleans up the destructive free radicals that are by-products of the energy production process.
- If you’re on a statin medication, you MUST take CoQ10. Not only do statins stop cholesterol production, they also hinder your body’s production of CoQ10. That’s why many people end up with muscle aches and weakness while taking statins. Statins can also cause memory loss and a host of other problems. If you’re on a statin, you need to take at least 200 mg of a highly-absorbable CoQ10.
- Not every CoQ10 supplement works. The form of CoQ10 you take affects how well it’s absorbed. Select one which is more bioavailable, enabling the nutrient to reach much higher levels in the blood.
How much CoQ10 do you need? Take at least 100 mg of a highly-absorbable form daily, and at least 200 mg if you have any form of heart disease or are taking statin medications. For best results, take it in divided doses with your meals. It’s more readily absorbed with food (especially some fat).
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