whether coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) should be recommended for patients taking statins
April 2004
We're getting questions whether coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) should be recommended for patients taking statins.
Coenzyme Q10 is called "ubiquinone" because it's ubiquitous... it's found in virtually all cells in the body.
Statins seem to inhibit the formation of coenzyme Q10.
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