Depleted by statins and by age; often used as a defined-course top-up.
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Evidence strength
55/100Moderate
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: statin-associated muscle symptoms and heart failure markers.
This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.
How long to take it
Trial for two to three months alongside statins and judge by symptoms.
Who it's actually for
People on statins with muscle aches, and older adults.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
No formal limit; doses above 1,200 mg per day are rarely studied
Well tolerated. The main caution is its mild blood-thinning and blood-pressure-lowering effect.