Cholesterol lowering drugs, known as statins, reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease. However, statins also reduce the body's coenzyme Q10 levels and, ironically, low CoQ10 levels are a risk factor for heart disease. So the drugs that are meant to prevent heart disease are actually doing something to increase the risk. For this ... Continue Reading
Recommended CoQ10 Dosage
Coenzyme Q10 is the third most popular supplement on the market today. If you're wondering how much CoQ10 you should take, this article will help you get an idea of what's right for you. Depending on why you're taking CoQ10, the amount you'll want to take will be different. If you're taking it for a specific condition, you may need to experiment with different amounts of the ... Continue Reading
CoQ10 and Migraines
Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is often recommended as a natural remedy in the treatment of migraines. Here's what you need to know. Studies Researchers in the neurology department at University Hospitals in Zurich, Switzerland found that treatment with 100 mg of CoQ10 three times per day reduced the number of migraines from an average of 4.4 to 3.2 migraines per month and reduced the ... Continue Reading