Rhonda Patrick: This supplement is essential if you’re taking a statin

Key Takeaways

• Supplement with CoQ10 (ubiquinol preferred) if taking statins – statins deplete CoQ10 levels, harming mitochondria and muscles.
• Ubiquinol is more bioavailable than ubiquinone – you get “more bang for your buck” with lower doses.
• Most studies use cheaper ubiquinone – it works but requires higher doses due to lower absorption.

Supplements & Protocols Mentioned

• CoQ10 (ubiquinol form) – Essential for statin users to counteract depletion.
• CoQ10 (ubiquinone form) – Cheaper alternative, requires higher doses.

Notable Quotes

“People taking a statin absolutely should be supplementing with some sort of CoQ10.”

“Ubiquinol is better than ubiquinone because… it’s more bioavailable.”

Bottom Line

If you’re on statins, take CoQ10 (preferably ubiquinol) daily to protect your mitochondria and muscles from depletion.

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