Cardiologists have known for more than three decades that statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs can lower levels of ubiquinone. Most people know ubiquinone by the name coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10.
Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.
A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...
Statins are one of our most powerful tools in the war against high cholesterol, but there are several persistent myths about their safety ...
If you have high cholesterol, there's a good chance your doctor has recommended statins to get your numbers back into a healthier range and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. But what's the ...