Coenzyme Q10 in Older Athletes Treated With Statin Medications

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥ 50 years of age, male or female. * Patients on a stable dose of statin medication for at least 3 months prior to enrollment in the study * Self-Described Athletes with any of the following characteristics: * Participation in a competitive athletic event within the past year or currently training for a competitive athletic event within the 6 months following enrollment * Regular exercise activity of at least 45 minutes duration 5 times per week Exclusion Criteria: * Use of coenzyme Q10 during the preceding two months. * CPK level at baseline greater than two times the upper limits of normal * LDL level at baseline greater than 160 for those without a cardiovascular risk or cardiovascular risk equivalent * LDL level at baseline greater than 130 for those with a cardiovascular risk or cardiovascular risk equivalent