If your doctor has mentioned statins, you're probably wondering if there's another way. There is, and the research backs it up. Here's why I like to explore alternatives first. Statins were studied on a fairly narrow group: men in their 50s. That's great if you're a man in your 50s. It's less clear if you're not. There's also the side effect piece. Statins deplete the body's CoQ10, which is why some people feel muscle aches or low energy while taking them. Replenishing CoQ10