Statins - The CoQ10 Theft

Educational Content Disclaimer: This article provides educational information only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content discusses general health topics and should not replace consultation with your licensed healthcare provider. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your diet, supplements, or medications. Dr. JJ Gregor is a Doctor of Chiropractic licensed in Texas and practices within the scope of chiropractic care.

Your doctor says your cholesterol is too high. You need to take a statin or you'll have a heart attack.

You take the pill every day. Your cholesterol drops. Your doctor is happy.

But you feel terrible. Your muscles ache. You're exhausted. You can't exercise like you used to. Walking up stairs leaves you winded.

Your doctor says this is normal. Just keep taking the statin.

Here's what your doctor didn't tell you: statins are stealing the fuel your heart needs to beat.

How Statins Work (And Why That's a Prob...

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Physiology of the Human Heart

Educational Content Disclaimer: This article provides educational information only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content discusses general health topics and should not replace consultation with your licensed healthcare provider. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your diet, supplements, or medications. Dr. JJ Gregor is a Doctor of Chiropractic licensed in Texas and practices within the scope of chiropractic care.

The human heart, both physically and spiritually, is one of the most amazing creations in the universe.

As such, it's sad to me that the heart is also the leading cause of so many deaths in this country. Of the 2 million or so deaths every year, about 750,000 of them will have something to do with your cardiovascular system.

From the time we are in our mother's womb until we take our last breath, our heart—our most important muscle—tirelessly pumps.

Let's talk about how this incredible organ works, what it n...

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