Cholesterol is a vital substance found in all cells and involved in many metabolic processes. Our bodies produce most of cholesterol according to its own needs, and the substance only becomes harmful if it oxidizes and gets embedded in the vessel walls. This has nothing to do with cholesterol levels being high or low. There is evidence that cholesterol-lowering statins inhibit the biosynthesis of Q10, vitamin D, vitamin K2, and several selenium-containing proteins. These compounds are important for energy production and serve as essential antioxidants that protect cholesterol from oxidative stress. Because of their reducing impact, statins often lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, oxidative stress, and other side effects that may eventually increase the risk of atherosclerosis, heart failure, and dementia. This is documented in numerous studies published over recent decades.

Magnesium is important for numerous physiological functions. In a new review article published in Nutrients, researchers have looked at the relation between the body’s magnesium levels and a variety of different ageing markers. Also, they hypothesize that optimal intake of magnesium throughout life is an easy and inexpensive way to obtain healthy ageing.

There is a growing interest among scientists in selenium’s role in the brain and nervous system, and a placebo-controlled study published in Frontiers in Nutrition shows that seleniumsupplementation is useful as an adjuvant in migraine therapy. The study authors describe that oxidative stress may involved in migraine attacks and mention that selenium has a protective effect due to its role as an antioxidant. Earlier studies have shown that other antioxidants like Q10 and magnesium also have a therapeutic value by way of other mechanisms that may work synergistically.