Millions of people the world over are taking statins namely Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin and Simvastatin, to reduce cholesterol and the eventual risk of stroke and heart attack.

Statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels in people with or at risk of cardiovascular disease. Few however know that although statins lower cholesterol levels, they inhibit the ubiquinone – the fat-soluble antioxidant found in virtually all cell membranes – hence its alternative name ubiquinone, also known as Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. It has been shown that treating hypercholesterolemic patients with statins leads to a decrease not only in cholesterol in the plasma, but also in important non-sterol compounds such as ubiquinone, more commonly known as Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. Plasma CoQ10 decreases might result in impaired antioxidant protection, therefore leading to oxidative stress.

CoQ10 is found in very high concentrations in the heart cells and is very probably our most important essential nutrient since it plays an important role in energy production.

CoQ10 enables the transfer of electrons from one protein to another within the inner membrane of the mitochondria, the cell’s “powerhouse”, to its ultimate recipient, the ATP – the body’s fundamental energy unit. Without adequate stores of CoQ10, the mitochondria, so important for oxygen supply, suffers oxidative damage.

Coenzyme Q10

• prevents arteriosclerosis by reducing the accumulation of oxidized fats in blood vessels

• eases high blood pressure

• regulates the rhythm of the heart

• improves chest pain and exercise toleration in angina patients

CoQ10 deficiencies are common in patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or low HDL cholesterol. It is also common in people in their 40d and beyond, and in vegetarians.

Statin-induced CoQ10 depletion is well documented in animal and human studies with detrimental cardiac consequences in both animal models and human trials. Statin-induced CoQ10 deficiency is completely preventable with supplemental CoQ10 with no adverse impact on the cholesterol lowering or anti-inflammatory properties of the statin drugs.

Garlic and CoQ10 Liquid Capsules of Alta Care Laboratoires aims at rectifying CoQ10 depletion and is intended for patients suffering from high cholesterol, high blood pressure or heart disease, and obviously also for anyone who wants to prevent such conditions. Garlic and CoQ10 Liquid Capsules are available from all pharmacies. 

Cardiosteroil Garlic and CoQ10 Liquid Capsules by Alta Care Laboratoires aims at rectifying this depletion of CoQ10 and thus it is intended for patients suffering from high cholesterol, high blood pressure or heart disease, and obviously also for anyone who wants to prevent such conditions. The Cardiosteroil Co Q10 capsules are the strongest and most active on the market because they are in liquid form unlike other Co Q10 that are available in solid capsule or tablet form.

Cardiosteroil Garlic and CoQ10 liquid are made in France and are available only from pharmacies. A prescription is not necessary, and the directions of use are one or two liquid capsules daily.

For further information phone 2131 2151; send an email to [email protected] or visit www.altacare.com