Re: CoQ10 Alternative to statins to lower cholesterol

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Hello June

We were first recommended high doses of CoQ10 and Niacin

(vitamin B3) by a doctor when 's cholesterol was very high. There is a

lot of information about this on the Internet, and the manufacturers of Niacin

and CoQ10 do not make claims as to what other ailments they can help with

unless they have been specifically manufactured into tablet form for those specific

ailments - this is the same with most minerals/vitamins etc.

In my message 93264, the 'mcgs' is a typing error and should

have read 'mgs' so apologies for causing confusion, and you did right, it is

always best to query such possible 'mistooks'.

As far as the 30mg tablets of CoW10 are concerned, this is only

the very basic recommended dose, which is neither use nor ornament to those

suffering with high cholesterol or who's CoQ10 level is depleted, as happens as

we get older. It doesn't renew itself in old age and has to be supplemented in whatever

dosage works best.. You can see, if you go onto the suppliers of CQ10 web sites

that there are several different dosages, from 30mgs to very high doses - see

here for starters http://www.wholehealth.com/vitamins-supplements/coenzyme-q10?gclid=CPS_iL7zzKwCFdQMfAodbUo4-Q

There is much information about both Niacin and CoEnzyme Q10

being used for those with high cholesterol, all you need to do is to type 'Niacin

high cholesterol' into Google search engine and check out the information there

and then type in 'CoEnzymeQ10 High cholesterol' into Google search engine and

read the information there.

On ALL Statin Patient Information Leaflets it should mention

that the patient should take CoEnzyme Q10 if taking Statins. Before the advent

of thyroid function tests to check your level of thyroid hormone in the blood,

a diagnosis was nearly almost made on presenting symptoms and signs of

hypothyroidism and high cholesterol. High cholesterol happens because with

hypothyroidism, the metabolic system runs too slowly thus causing the

cholesterol plaques to build up in the blood vessels - stopping the blood

flowing freely. Just because 'it doesn't say anything on the bottle' or because

your GP never told you of any connection doesn't mean that such a connection

doesn't exist. It often means the doctor is not even aware of such a

connection, because he is either never been taught or he has not done the

specific research where he would have found this out. Most of the members who

joined this forum are here simply because they were not getting back their

normal health with their NHS doctor, and that is because their doctor doesn't

know enough about this particular subject to be able to help them. This is FACT,

unfortunately.

Luv - Sheila

I NOTE THAT IN THE MANUFACTURERS' LEAFLETS FOR Q10 AND NIACIN THERE ARE NO

REFERENCES TO ANY CHOLESTEROL LOWERING PROPERTIES - WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?

I have just purchased Nature's Plus CoQ10 30mg SoftGels.

My husband takes Simvastatin to lower cholesteral following a heart attack - in

the manufacturers leaflet it clearly states 'before taking these tablets let

ypur doctor know if you have.....hypothyroidism....'

When I was diagnosed hypothyroidism last July I'd also had a cholesterol check

and it was 6.8mmol/L (HDL 1.43 and LDL 4.76). My GP did 'a risk assessment' and

said " it was borderline - it's entirely up to you if you want to take

statins " . At no time did he reference any hypothyroidism/statins

relationship! I am not taking statins but would like to lower my cholesterol -

hence my interest in CoQ10 and Niacin as an alternative to statins.

.._,___

[Guest guest]

Hello Sheila,

Many thanks for prompt reply.

Immediately after reading your reply my husband 'kicked into touch' the idea

of(himself) taking CoQ10 and Niacin as an altenative to his Simvastatin - on the

grounds of cost.

It seems 'high doses' of CoQ10 = 'high costs'.

My recent purchase of Natures Plus CoEnzime Q10 30mg Softgels, 30 per bottle,

(gels recommended by a fellow member recently) cost £15 in round figures.

You recommend 300mg+ per day = 10 gels per day = £5 per day = £35 per week =

£1820 per annum! Add the Niacin and we're looking at £1900 per annum.

I guess I can buy cheaper CoQ120. Any advice from you or fellow members here?

My husband has been taking Simvastatin for 3 years now ,prescribed after a heart

attack and a Stent implant. His cholesterol was initially lowered to between 3

and 4 and has been maintained at this level ever since, and he has seemingly no

side effects and intolerances to this medication.

But as for my high cholesterol level I will look into the information on the

websites you mentioned and make a judgement.

Thank you again,

June

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Hello June

>

> We were first recommended high doses of CoQ10 and Niacin (vitamin B3) by a

> doctor when 's cholesterol was very high. There is a lot of

> information about this on the Internet, and the manufacturers of Niacin and

> CoQ10 do not make claims as to what other ailments they can help with unless

> they have been specifically manufactured into tablet form for those specific

> ailments - this is the same with most minerals/vitamins etc.

>

> In my message 93264, the 'mcgs' is a typing error and should have read 'mgs'

> so apologies for causing confusion, and you did right, it is always best to

> query such possible 'mistooks'.

>

>

>

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Simvastatin is the drug prescribed to my mum several years ago....by the way ALL STATINS ARE CONTRAINDICATED IF YOU HAVE HYPOTHYROIDISM....She also continued with the drug despite my protestations for several years before the side effects crept up on her; as a result of the time laspse between starting to take the drug and the side effects both she and her doc wouldnt agree they were related to the Statins.\The side effects of Statin drugs is well documented but it seems not well known....patients seem not to want to believe them and certainly docs dont since they do get paid by the government for putting us all on Statins.Finally my mums legs were both completely numb she had no feeling not even pins and needles and she eventually couldnt walk and became bed bound. her hips were terribly

painful requiring steroid injections which did nothing to ease it....i wonder why?......breathlessness massively compromised her activities to the point where she had an oxygen tank at home prescribed by her GP......then lets say nothing of the heart failure which eventually took her life in a less than pleasant way. Statins are lethal.What cost is your health? Firstly if you have rising cholesterol levels ask your GP why? THERE MUST BE A REASON. Treat the cause and not the symptom. Commonly itis hypothyroidism and of course this contraindicates the prescription of statins. when you have thyroid dysfunction and take statins it seems the side effects are likely to be worse.My mum was hypothyroid and still her doc insisted she should take statins......instead he could have prescribed her, NIACINAMIDE and other such natual substances; see the group web site

for intricate details.IF YOU ARE TAKING STATINS YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD PRESCRIBE COQ10 ON THE NHS. Remember too if you are hypothyroid you get lifelong free nhs prescriptions.When taking Statins you must take coQ10 alongside the drug since it stops your body's natural production of CoQ10. Your body produces this potent antioxidant naturally because YOUR BODY NEEDS IT! But then so too cholesterol!!!!!!!Do get your husband to reconsider and do reconsider before you take Statins yourself. If your are hypothyroid then it is likely you will at some point see a rise in cholesterol levels and this will revert back to normal when you get the right thyroid supplement support.

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If your husband has had a heart attack and a stent and has rising cholesterol have you checked his thyroid function; they are so commonly related as heart disease is a symptom of hypothyroidism. Very strong association and dont be told otherwise.