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Increase Your Risk Of Heart Disease With Lipitor And Pravachol
By Barrett Niehus, Thu Dec 8th
Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease With and Pravacholby Barrett Niehus Results of a new study comparing the effectiveness of PfizerInc.,’s with Pravachol, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb,was recently published in the New York Times. The study detailsthe clinical observation that was significantly moreeffective than Pravachol in lowering patient’s LDL cholesterollevels. However, the study did not comment on the overall effectthat Statin drugs have on patient health, or the research thatindicates Statins may actually increase your risk of heartdisease and heart attack. Statin drugs have been proveneffective in the reduction of LDL cholesterol in most patients.However, the bio-chemical reactions that the drugs use todecease cholesterol also inhibit the production of an importantnutrient that is essential for good heart health; specificallyCoQ10. and Pravachol work by inhibiting the body’sability to make an enzyme called HMG-CoA. This enzyme is theprecursor to two compounds, cholesterol and CoQ10. Because theintent of Statin drugs is to inhibit cholesterol production,this method of suppression is very effective in reducingcholesterol levels. However, by suppressing the manufacture ofHMG-CoA, and subsequently CoQ10, the body actually becomes moresusceptible to heart attack, angina, congestive heart failure,and many other pulmonary-related diseases. CoQ10 is found inevery cell in the body and is necessary for proper energyutilization, resistance to disease, and cardiac health. Thecompound is so necessary that it’s chemical name is actuallyubiquinone, because of its ubiquitous presence in the body. Bysuppressing the mechanism that makes CoQ10, Statin drugs such asLipitor and Pravachol put patients at significant risk of heartdisease, as well as reduce overall resistance to cancer andother diseases. CoQ10 is used by the heart and other muscles tofacilitate contraction as blood is pumped through the body. Ifthe body’s source of CoQ10, is lowered, either through Statindrugs or environmental factors, the hearts ability to contractis greatly diminished. This subsequently results
in significantcardiac
complications; including angina, heart disease, cardiacarrhythmia and
heart attack. In addition to its contribution toproper heart function,
CoQ10 is also a significant ant-oxidant.When our ability to product
CoQ10 is reduced, our body’simmunity to cancer, pollution and disease
can be greatlydiminished. This has been documented in a number of studieswhere
CoQ10 levels have been measured in people with specificcancers, degenerative
diseases, or HIV. The relation betweenHMG-CoA, cholesterol, and CoQ10
has been well documented and isfreely available. Subsequently, the
solution to reduced CoQ10levels has been made extremely simple. The
solution is simplydietary supplementation with CoQ10 if you are taking
a Statindrug. Much of the diminished CoQ10 supply can be made up throughdietary
supplementation. In fact, CoQ10 supplements can bepurchased in the
supplement section of your local health foodstore. CoQ10 is essential
to proper heart health and resistanceto disease. Statin drugs such
as and Pravachol inhibitthe body’s ability to product CoQ10. If not addressed,
this canincrease a patient’s risk of heart disease and other cardiacconditions.
However, supplementation of CoQ10 by the use of adietary supplement can balance
the effects of Statin drugs andensure that the patient’s
risk of overall heart disease does notincrease while his/her cholesterol levels
decrease. If you arecurrently taking a Statin drug to reduce your cholesterol,
talkto your doctor about supplementation with CoQ10 to ensure yourcontinued good
health.
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