Abundant Life with John Arts | abundant.co.nz

I recently wrote about Co Enzyme Q10 and was surprised at the amount of contact from readers – especially from those wanting help dealing with side effects of cholesterol-lowering medication.

Studies show statins can reduce circulating CoQ10 by as much as 50 per cent. The side effects are so common they are called ‘statin myopathy’.

The main side effects are muscle and tendon weakness, which can be felt as muscle stiffness and pain. The reduction of CoQ10 can also impact memory, mood and energy.  In most cases two months of a quality CoQ10 will allow people to get the medication’s benefits  while minimising the effects of low CoQ10.

The chemical structure of CoQ10 allows it to move high energy electrons within our cell mitochondria where energy is made. CoQ10 collects these electrons and moves them to an enzyme called ATP synthase to make the energy we need.

I advise CoQ10 for several reasons, most commonly for statin support. I also add CoQ10 for those fatigued without medical causes and for those with cardiovascular, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative problems. For example, I include at least 100mg for those with Polymyalgia Rheumatica and higher doses for those with Multiple Sclerosis.

For statins support I use a high-quality patented US CoQ10. For energy and autoimmune support, I use a mitochondrial support formula that includes high grade naturally fermented CoQ10, pyrroloquinoline quinone with a number of energy co-factors. It’s interesting that the first improvement felt by those with these conditions is a lift in energy and general wellbeing.

Those with inflammatory conditions especially autoimmune problems should be working to a personalised diet and supplement plan complementary to their regular medical treatment. Most people feel a real difference within three months.

John Arts (Adv.Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice contact John on 0800 423559 or email: john@abundant.co.nz Join his newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz