Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is Director of the Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Practitioners Network and author of the best-selling book, From Fatigued to Fantastic! He is also the creator of the popular free iPhone & Android application "Cures A-Z." Cholesterol-lowering medications can be a life-saving factor in those who have already had a heart attack or have angina. However, they only decrease heart attack deaths by 1.4% in those without a previous heart attack, and they are not without risks.
Some of these risks include muscle pain, liver inflammation and depletion of the nutrient co-enzyme Q10 (popularly known as CoQ10). This nutritional deficiency can in turn contribute to fatigue and congestive heart failure. Specifically, anyone on the Mevacor family cholesterol-lowering medications (which, most are) should take 200 mg a day of CoQ10.
"Dr. T" joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss these factors (and much more) regarding the appropriate care for your heart.
Articulate, passionate and humorous, Dr. Holly Lucille breaks down the myths and misconceptions about health and health related topics.
Heart Health: Prevention & Treatment
Guest
: Jacob Tietlbaum
From the Show: Mindful Medicine
Summary: Are there certain heart medications you should avoid? Learn which treatments work the best for heart health.
Air Date: 11/13/13
Duration: 10
Host: Dr. Holly Lucille
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