Atorvastatin Decreases the Coenzyme Q10 Level in the Blood

Full Title: Atorvastatin Decreases the Coenzyme Q10 Level in the Blood of Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

Tatjana Rundek, MD; Ali Naini, PhD; Ralph Sacco, MD; Kristen Coates, MS; Salvatore DiMauro, MD

Arch Neurol. 2004;61:889-892.

ABSTRACT
Background: Statins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) are widely used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and [...]

May 7th, 2009 | Tags: , , , | Category: Heart and Circulatory, Hypercholesterolemia | 2 comments

Omega-3 fatty acids vs. statin drugs for reducing mortality risk

A recent meta-analysis (involving almost 100 clinical trials and more than 250,000 individuals) reviewed mortality risk reduction from both statin drugs and omega-3 fatty acids. The results were impressive: statins reduced overall mortality risk by 13%, while omega-3 fatty acids reduced it by a dramatic 23%.

A review published in the April 11, 2005 issue of [...]

June 12th, 2008 | Tags: , , | Category: Coronary Artery Disease, Heart and Circulatory | Leave a comment