Dear Member,
In Doctor’s House Call 65 I told you about the dangers of the popular cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin. Vytorin is a compilation of 2 drugs: Simvastatin and Ezetimibe. Studies proved Vytorin did more harm than good.
Now, it turns out there is more bad news.
The FDA recently stated, “A larger percentage of patients treated with Vytorin died when compared to treatment with a placebo.”
But here’s where it gets even worse…
The FDA is telling patients on the drug to continue taking it.
I’ve said it before, these drugs are a bad idea and they’re not worth the risk.
Statins drive down CoQ10, a critical heart-saving nutrient, to dangerously low levels.
Think of it as your heart’s guardian.
CoQ10 levels decrease naturally with age. And when they’re too low, your risk for a heart disaster dramatically increases.
Statins cause your body’s CoQ10 levels to plunge by up to 40%. Drug companies have known this for decades. It’s the reason why they’ve taken patents out on statin drugs that include CoQ10.
Recent research suggests CoQ10 can do more than just keep your heart healthy. It can help your body maintain normal cell activity.*
Other studies show it can promote skin, prostate, and even breast health. 1-6*
This is because CoQ10 is incredibly effective at neutralizing free radicals – one of the main factors in maintaining normal cell activity.*
Whether or not you’re taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, you can’t afford not to take CoQ10.
You should supplement with CoQ10 every day.
But make sure you take a highly absorbable form of CoQ10. Otherwise, your body still won’t get the levels it needs.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD
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3.Available at: www.new-chapter.com/research/coq10_skin.html. Accessed May 22, 2006.
4.Quiles JL, Farquharson AJ, Ramirez-Tortosa MC, et al. Coenzyme Q differentially modulates phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase gene expression and free radicals production in malignant and non-malignant prostate cells. Biofactors. 2003;18(1-4):265-70.
5.Folkers K, Wolaniuk A. Research on coenzyme Q10 in clinical medicine and in immunomodulation. Drugs Exp Clin Res. 1985;11(8):539-45.
6.www.bccancer.bc.ca/PPI/UnconventionalTherapies/CoenzymeQUbiquinone.htm. Accessed May 22, 2006.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.