True Health Reveals Risky Statin Drugs Can Seriously Decrease Coenzyme Q10 Levels

Hueytown, AL, September 22, 2010 --(PR.com)-- For those individuals taking statin drugs to help control high cholesterol such as Lipitor®, Crestor®, Pravachol® and Mevacor®, recent medical research indicates there may be an increased risk of depleting the body’s natural levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). “Statin-induced depletion of CoQ10 must be considered in the… epidemic of heart failure,” said Peter Langsjoen, M.D., who has studied CoQ10 for more than 20 years and written numerous medical journals about its healing effects on the entire body, but especially the heart.

CoQ10 is a substance produced naturally in the body that can help to support cardiac wellness, brain health and cognitive capacities, and optimal muscle function according to the Mayo Clinic. CoQ10 is also described as the “energy switch” that sparks life to all 100 trillion body cells and keeps them performing at optimum levels.

Michael Cutler, M.D., uncovered detailed medical studies that indicate the body’s natural CoQ10 levels begin to decrease as you age and can drop up to 80 percent. Also, 62 percent of individuals with decreased heart function have been found to be deficient in CoQ10. Other studies show that 39 percent of participants with unhealthy blood pressure levels were also deficient in CoQ10. In fact, Cutler stated that CoQ10 may help prevent oxidative damage to lipid molecules, reduce the oxidative stress within arterial walls and normalize the body’s sodium-to-potassium ratio. Other benefits of CoQ10 can include support for healthy blood sugar levels, optimal immune function, increased muscle strength and healthy vision, according to Cutler.

Medical experts agree that optimal levels of CoQ10 are essential for ideal overall heart health. A three-month study conducted by Langsjoen found that trial participants who supplemented with CoQ10 nearly doubled their heart strength and improved their overall health. Another study found that out of 427 patients with less-than-optimal cardiovascular health who supplemented with CoQ10, 87 percent had better heart function.

For more information about heart health and Coq10, including valuable information about CoQ10 supplements, please visit TrueHealth.com

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True Health has offices in Alabama and product manufacturing occurs in the United States. Products include doctor-approved formulas to address such areas as heart health, visual function, detoxification, digestive optimization, circulation, memory retention, general wellness, immune support, joint and bone health, cholesterol support and blood sugar balance. For more information, visit www.truehealth.com.

Michael Cutler, M.D., is a board-certified family physician with more than 18 years of clinical experience. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Tulane Medical School. Dr. Cutler’s practice focuses on a wide range of chronic degenerative diseases, behavioral and nutritional medicine, anti-aging and integrative solutions to health problems.

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