Statins

Statins effectively reduce blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting the liver's cholesterol synthesis pathway. Statins lower LDL cholesterol and can improve cholesterol blood-test numbers. Supplementing CoQ10 can restore the muscle protection that statins reduce. A high CAC score cannot be corrected with statin drugs. Statin drugs lower LDL cholesterol mass but do not reduce small dense LDL particles. The reported cardiovascular benefits of statins are minimal, while their side effects — muscle destruction, CoQ10 depletion, and increased diabetes risk — are substantial. The intended cardiovascular benefit of statins may be offset or exceeded by the harm of depleting CoQ10. Statins do not dissolve fibrin or existing plaque, do not lower blood pressure, and do not raise HDL. Anyone taking a statin should supplement with CoQ10 to offset depletion. Statin-induced CoQ10 deficiency is the clearest clinical model for understanding CoQ10's role in the body. Statin side effects are a direct consequence of blocking the cholesterol precursor molecule, not incidental minor effects. The article notes that statin users often already have metabolic disease, making causation difficult to isolate. S…