24/09/2025
Some Facts & Figures
Prevalence of heart disease among older Australian men
In 2022, about 19% of Australian men aged 75 or more reported having coronary heart disease. (AIHW)
Overall, around 6.7% of Australian adults aged 18+ live with one or more heart, stroke or vascular diseases. (AIHW)
Age‐related risk rise
In Australia, the prevalence of heart, stroke and vascular disease for people aged 65-74 is about 14.3%, rising to ~27.7% in those aged 75+. (Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Statins and CoQ10
A study in JAMA Neurology showed that high-dose atorvastatin (80 mg/day) over 14 to 30 days causes measurable drops in CoQ10 levels in the blood of patients with high cholesterol. (JAMA Network)
Several sources (Healthline, MedicalNewsToday, etc.) report that statins can reduce CoQ10 levels in the body and that supplementation is considered by many to potentially mitigate side effects like muscle aches. (Medical News Today)
Benefit vs evidence
The Mayo Clinic notes CoQ10 may help in certain conditions like congestive heart failure, although more studies are needed. (Mayo Clinic)
However, some studies are mixed, especially regarding whether CoQ10 helps significantly with statin-induced muscle symptoms or reduces risk of needing devices like pacemakers. The evidence is not conclusive. (Cleveland Clinic)
What This Means for a Male Boomer
If you’re a male boomer (say 65-80) living in Brisbane (or anywhere in Australia/NZ), statistically your risk of having or developing coronary heart disease is significant—on the order of ~15-30% if aged 65+, going up with age.
If you are taking statins (common for those with high cholesterol or cardiovascular risk), there is a solid chance your natural CoQ10 levels are lower than optimal.
Though CoQ10 is not proven to prevent a heart attack or pacemaker requirement on its own, it could be supportive to the heart’s energy machinery, possibly reducing symptoms (like statin muscle side‐effects) and helping your overall cardiovascular resilience.
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