Cholesterol-lowering medications called statins (including Lipitor, Vytorin, Crestor, and Zocor) play an essential role in maintaining heart health, and thus should be taken as directed by your physician. However, one well-documented side effect of statins is a reduction in the body's natural ability to produce CoQ10. People who take statins may experience muscle cramps, fatigue, general weakness, and difficulty losing weight because of CoQ10 deficiency. Supplementing your diet with Omega 3-10^® may help to reduce these side effects by replenishing your body's CoQ10 levels.*