How much COQ-10 and RYR is enough??

[hpbguyfromca]

After my 5th day of 1200mg RYR per day, I noticed was getting a little woozy in the mornings. So, I have started taking only 600 MG and no side efftecs.. Is this enough to make a dent in my Cholest?

Also, how much COQ-10 is needed? The NOW FOODS RYR w/COQ10 comes with 30mg per pill. Is this enough? My doctor told me to take COQ-10 100mg x2 per/day. Is this too much..?

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Thanks,
Fabian.

[heart44]

Originally Posted by flamaest

After my 5th day of 1200mg RYR per day, I noticed was getting a little woozy in the mornings. So, I have started taking only 600 MG and no side efftecs.. Is this enough to make a dent in my Cholest?

Hi Fabian, First of all you have to understand that RYR is a statin, and has the same side effects..... sore/achey - muscles/joints. When I decided to take RYR, I asked the same question.... how much to take. The health food store owner recommended starting with 600mg and if that lowered my cholesterol, there was no need to take the recommended 1200mg. I lost weight at the same time; had my blood tested after 6 months; LDL of 162 was lowered to 104. I ate all food groups, just less.
More info below,
Frankie

Originally Posted by flamaest

Also, how much COQ-10 is needed? The NOW FOODS RYR w/COQ10 comes with 30mg per pill. Is this enough? My doctor told me to take COQ-10 100mg x2 per/day. Is this too much..?

You doctor is right on with the dosage. For each 600mg of RYR, you should take at least 100mg of CoQ10, and CoQ10 gel [capsules] are preferred over powered CoQ10.

Statins deplete your natural stores of CoQ10, that is the reason to take a supplement. Foods that contain CoQ10: Oily fish such as salmon, spinach and whole grains.

The reason why CoQ10 is important:
What factors might contribute to a deficiency of coenzyme Q?
A wide variety of heart-related problems increase risk of coenzyme Q deficiency. These problems include arrhythmia, angina, heart attack, mitral valve prolapse, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and congestive heart failure. Problems with the gums (gingiva) and stomach ulcers can also signal deficiency of this nutrient.

What medications affect coenzyme Q?
The cholesterol-lowering statin drugs – including lovastatin (Me****r TM), pravastatin, and simvastatin – all lower levels of coenzyme Q in the blood. This reduction of coenzyme Q supplies is ironic since these cholesterol-lowering drugs are given to decrease risk of heart disease.

Source for "reason why CoQ10 is important": World's Heathiest Foods

[Lenin]

I think anyone taking a Health Food store variant of a statin drug is making a big mistake. Dosages are quality are COMPLETELY unregulated and the dosages commonly taken are small....USUALLY!

I think that for statin users, about 100 mg.day is about right. More won't hurt but the stuff isn't cheap enough to warrant taking more than you need.

[heart44]

Originally Posted by Lenin

I think anyone taking a Health Food store variant of a statin drug is making a big mistake. Dosages are quality are COMPLETELY unregulated and the dosages commonly taken are small....USUALLY!

Consumer Labs tests the quality of nutritional supplements to ensure the consumer is getting what they pay for. RYR is the basis for statin drugs, before the drugs companies alter the composition.

[Lenin]

As far as I can see on their website, CL has NEVER tested nor given their seal of approval to any brand of Red Yeast Rice. Red Clover and Red Raspberry, yes, but NOT RYR.
In any case, they don't have the power to order a recall of a defective, useless, or dangerous product.