Flolipid

Flolipid™ is an oral suspension form of simvastatin, a medication used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is typically prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes in individuals with hyperlipidemia or other risk factors. Flolipid™ works by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver.

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Nutrients Depleted by Flolipid

Prolonged use of Flolipid can impact 1 essential nutrient. This medication is commonly used for High Cholesterol.

CoQ10
Studies have shown that HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (also called statins) not only lower LDL-C and apoB plasma levels but also platelet levels of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This powerful antioxidant is mostly concentrated in the mitochondria with multiple metabolic functions and a deficiency can negatively affect many parts of the body including the brain, muscles, kidneys and heart. Supplementation with CoQ10 may be beneficial to help protect against a deficiency when on a statin therapy.
Replace with Ubiquinol/Ubiquinone (50mg of each)

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