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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Levels are Depleted by Cholesterol-lowering Medications

Use of certain cholesterol-lowering medication is increasing over time1 Nine out of 10 adults using a cholesterol-lowering medication take a statin1 Cholesterol-lowering statins can significantly lower the amount of CoQ10 (ubiquinone) in the blood3-6 Statins can lower the amount of CoQ10 in the body, even when a patient has taken a standard doseRead

When antihypertensive drugs lose efficacy, rule out interactions with dietary supplements

Anticipating possible interactions between drugs and dietary supplements is a challenging area of integrative practice.  When we think about interactions, we tend to envision risks associated with amplification of drug levels or adverse effects.  However, some interactions reduce drug efficacy. Of these, pharmacokinetic interactions are the hardest to predict andRead

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