A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

muscle, causing statin-induced myopathy which can progress to fatal rhabdomyolysis (massive destruction of muscle tissue).

Their mechanism is devastating: by blocking the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the liver to lower cholesterol, statins also block the production of coenzyme Q10. This substance is the essential fuel that allows heart cells to contract. Independent studies show that statins reduce coenzyme Q10 levels by 40% in just 30 days, leading to progressive heart failure. Furthermore, they force the body