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Forum: Pills and Ills
02-17-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,150
Posted By rideorfly

Have you also considered a water and fat-soluble...

Have you also considered a water and fat-soluble form of CoQ10 for better absorption or an ubiquinol which is the reduced, active form?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-24-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,784
Posted By rideorfly

Ok. For me it took a long time for pain from the...

Ok. For me it took a long time for pain from the injury to subside. I twisted my knee badly while mtn biking in about 2005 and had trouble riding long distances for years. I use turmeric and black...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-04-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,199
Posted By rideorfly

Yes, bioperine (which is a black pepper extract)...

Yes, bioperine (which is a black pepper extract) or a hydro-soluble formula improves absorption of turmeric.
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-03-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,199
Posted By rideorfly

Ditto for turmeric as a previous poster brought...

Ditto for turmeric as a previous poster brought up. There is some research on turmeric for physical overexertion, and may provide a little support. For effectiveness, you may want to look into the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-28-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,459
Posted By rideorfly

CoQ10

Ditto for CoQ10, and a water and fat-soluble form absorbs better. Statins reduce CoQ10 levels in the body which may contribute to symptoms.
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-11-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,262
Posted By rideorfly

CoQ10

Great to hear!
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-21-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By rideorfly

Side effects

Statin side effects include muscle damage and lowering CoQ10 levels in the body. This may be something to address with your doctor when you go back next week. Here is some research as well:...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-11-18, 09:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,262
Posted By rideorfly

This topic comes up often on here. It's good to...

This topic comes up often on here. It's good to hear that others are taking CoQ10 with their statins. Remember that CoQ10 helps us make energy in the form of ATP and our muscles need a lot of ATP to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,304
Posted By rideorfly

Thanks for sharing! I've seen many anecdotal...

Thanks for sharing! I've seen many anecdotal reports on paleo and lipid panel improvements. Triglycerides are another marker to look at. Paleo usually comes along with eating lower carb, which can...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-18, 02:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,304
Posted By rideorfly

I think you'll get a variety of answers on what...

I think you'll get a variety of answers on what diet is best. It's helpful to experiment to see what works you. I definitely second the CoQ10 if you must take statins. I think I posted in this form...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-09-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,188
Posted By rideorfly

It's not specific to cycling, but Examine.com...

It's not specific to cycling, but Examine.com includes comprehensive reviews of the research behind common supplements. They also include sport-specific dosing. Definitely a good place to start if...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-29-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,697
Posted By rideorfly

CoQ10 can likely help maintain blood glucose...

CoQ10 can likely help maintain blood glucose levels, but not necessarily lower them. The main benefit of taking CoQ10 with statins is to potentially prevent muscle pain and fatigue caused by low...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-20-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,697
Posted By rideorfly

Hope the CoQ10 helps! Statins block both...

Hope the CoQ10 helps! Statins block both cholesterol and CoQ10 production, so supplementing with CoQ10 may help counteract some of the potential statin-side effects. I've met a lot of healthcare...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-05-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,304
Posted By rideorfly

Definitely check with your doctor. Fatigue,...

Definitely check with your doctor.

Fatigue, muscle pain, and muscle cramps are possible side effects from statins. Your doctor can always try you on a different statin to see if that helps.
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,713
Posted By rideorfly

I mentioned this in the other thread on this...

I mentioned this in the other thread on this topic. If you take statins, talk to your doc about adding CoQ10 because statins can lower CoQ10 levels.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-10-17, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,621
Posted By rideorfly

Definitely an interesting option. Someone...

Definitely an interesting option. Someone mentioned beet juice down the line. Other "pump" supplements my have some value here as well.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,926
Posted By rideorfly

It can be challenging to know what to do, given...

It can be challenging to know what to do, given the differing schools of thought on the matter. Keep us updated on the research you do.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,926
Posted By rideorfly

Great to hear! Cholesterol and CoQ10 are both...

Great to hear! Cholesterol and CoQ10 are both made in the same pathway, so when you take statins to lower cholesterol, you also end up lowering your CoQ10 levels. CoQ10 helps our bodies produce...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-09-17, 08:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,621
Posted By rideorfly

Definitely agree with looking into iron levels....

Definitely agree with looking into iron levels. Think oxygen carrying! Adequate water intake is important as well.

Supplements to consider:

-Ginko (may increase blood circulation to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-17, 08:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,928
Posted By rideorfly

I love CoQ10. I take a form that's both water and...

I love CoQ10. I take a form that's both water and fat-soluble for better absorption. Our CoQ10 drops as we age and supplements can help keep levels optimal. I also take vitamin D, a multi, and BCAAs...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,926
Posted By rideorfly

Such a good point! I don't take statins, but I've...

Such a good point! I don't take statins, but I've talked to so many people on statins who say that CoQ10 helped their muscle pain. Apparently statins lower CoQ10 levels. I take CoQ10 for general...
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