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Message: <blockquote data-quote="graj0" data-source="post: 629952">I wonder why you'd be given a statin if your cholesterol is OK? Because of cramp like pains in your legs? It is a well known fact that statins not only prevent the production of cholesterol but something called Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). CoQ10, an oil-soluble, vitamin-like substance present primarily in mitochondria. It is a component of the electron transport chain and participates in aerobic cellular respiration, generating energy in the form of ATP. Ninety-five percent of the human body’s energy is generated this way. This causes muscle pains, especially in the legs, in a lot of people. I say well known because Merc pharmaceutical actually applied for a patent in 1990 (yes, nearly 25 years ago) for a statin tablet containing CoQ10. In their words "to prevent impending muscle pain". Even the poll on this forum suggests that 65% of people on statins have significant side effects. Hopefully you're not one of those who have side effects. Muscle pain is the worst, lack of sleep and brain fog seem to be common as well.</blockquote>

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