Statin

Indena’s CoQ10 improves muscle strength in elderly statin users: Study

19-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Indena’s Coenzyme Q10 ingredient ‘Ubiqsome’ improved physical performance in adults with statin-associated asthenia, new research has concluded.

With no study showing how CoQ10 eases statin side effects, it's two steps forward, one step back for ingredient

01-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

A recent article in The New York Times that hinged on the side effects of statins had nothing to say about CoQ10, despite widely available information about the ingredient’s potential benefit in dealing with these side effects.

Cardiologists recommend CoQ10, but some aren’t sure why, survey finds

10-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Cardiologists frequently prescribe CoQ10 for their patients, but fewer of them are fully aware of the need for supplementation in connection with statin use, a new survey has found.

Should vitamin K2 also be recommended for statin users?

20-May-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Statins may be “mitochondrial toxins”, says a new review that finds that the pharmaceuticals may not only deplete CoQ10 levels but also inhibit the synthesis of vitamin K2. The result could be negative effects on the heart and blood vessels.

Can an apple a day keep the doctor (and statins) away?

18-Dec-2013 By Nathan Gray

The old proverb may stand the test of time, according to new research that suggests consuming an apple a day has the same benefits as statin drugs for people over 50.

FDA is regulating red yeast rice manufacturers, say ABC & NPA, as scientists question safety and labels

21-Feb-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Oregon State University researchers claim that the US Food and Drug Administration is not regulating manufacturers of supplements containing red yeast rice, claims that have been flatly rejected by the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the American...

Plant extract blend cuts cholesterol levels by 14%

02-May-2012

Daily supplements containing red yeast rice, policosanols and artichoke leaf extracts may reduce cholesterol levels by 14%, according to data from a human trial.

Fermented garlic may boost heart health: Study

18-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements containing fermented garlic may reduce blood cholesterol levels and boost overall heart health, suggest findings from a clinical trial from Japan.

Study finds ‘marked variability’ in red yeast rice supplements

26-Oct-2010 By Nathan Gray

Commercially available formulations of red yeast rice are extremely variable in the concentration of active ingredients they contain, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Red yeast rice effective where statins fail: Study

06-Apr-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements of red yeast rice may lower LDL cholesterol levels by 21 per cent, and offer a blood lipid lowering alternative for people intolerant to statins, says a new study.

Give obese kids statin drugs, advises US pediatric group

08-Jul-2008 By Shane Starling

Large sections of the pediatric community, not to mention sporting
clubs and the dietary supplements and functional foods industries,
have expressed concern at an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
statement calling for obese children...

Red rice yeast supplements raise contamination issues

01-Jul-2008 By Shane Starling

A US product survey has found that four out of ten red yeast rice
supplements were contaminated with a fungal substance called
citrinin that has been linked with kidney problems in animal and
human populations.

Next Pharmaceuticals launches Flavoxine for cholesterol

05-Apr-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

Next Pharmaceuticals is looking to make its mark in the growing
cholesterol lowering ingredient category with its new ingredient,
Flavoxine.

Vitamin supporters continue to criticise statin claims

17-Jul-2002

Research published earlier this month in The Lancet
continues to promote anger among vitamin supporters. The latest
voice added to the debate is that of Dr Matthias Rath, renowned
vitamin supporter, who claims that the original study...

Don't bother with the vitamins, consumers told

05-Jul-2002

Taking vitamins to combat the effects of heart disease or cancer is
a waste of time, according to researchers from Oxford University's
Clinical Trial Service.

Advicor highly effective at managing cholesterol

21-Mar-2002

Advicor, the cholesterol control product from Kos Pharmaceuticals,
has been found to be highly effective in controlling the full range
of lipids when compared to two other leading statin products,
according to a new study presented...

Stopping statins may cause rebound that triples risk of death

05-Mar-2002

Heart disease patients who stop using cholesterol-lowering drugs
while they are hospitalised for chest pain are trebling their risk
of death or heart attack, according to research in the rapid access
publication of Circulation: Journal...