What Are The Ideal Dietary Supplements For Atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which cholesterol, fat, and other substances (collectively known as plaque) block the arteries. This stops blood flow to vital organs, especially the heart. Atherosclerosis can cause multiple health problems, including stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, and dementia. People who smoke, drink too much, and don't exercise enough are more easily to develop the disease. Everyone can also inherit the possibility of developing atherosclerosis. There are many dietary supplements such as Fermented Black Garlic Powder, Artichoke Extract Powder, Policosanol Powder, Hawthorn Leaf Extract Powder, Hawthorn Berry Extract Powder, and so on, that can help to treat atherosclerosis. Most of them do this by having an influence on cholesterol levels.

Atherosclerosis is a slowly progressive disease that may begin as early as childhood. The exact reason is unclear. It may begin with damage or injury to the lining of the artery. The damage may result from conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, smoking, diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, unexplained inflammation, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or inflammatory bowel disease. Once the lining of an artery is damaged, blood cells and other substances may collect at the site of the injury and accumulate in the lining of the artery.

High levels of cholesterol are not the only risk factor for developing atherosclerosis, but they are an important contributor. There are two types of cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is also called "bad" cholesterol, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is called "good" cholesterol. The goal of controlling cholesterol and its related problems is to maintain LDL and increase HDL. Total cholesterol should be below 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), LDL cholesterol should be below 100 mg/dL and HDL cholesterol should be above 60 mg/dL. Here are some dietary supplements that can help to treat atherosclerosis:

★ Fermented Black Garlic Powder: Supplementing Fermented Black Garlic Powder can reverse the accumulation of deadly plaque in arteries and aid in protecting against the progression of heart disease, based on a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. In the study, 55 patients between the ages of 40 and 75 were given either a placebo or 2,400 mg of Fermented Black Garlic Powder daily. The Follow-up screening performed one year after the initial screening found that those taking Fermented Black Garlic Powder slowed down the total plaque buildup by 80%, reduced soft plaque, and showed regression of low-attenuation plaque.

★ Artichoke Extract Powder: This supplement is sometimes called artichoke leaf extract or ALE. Studies show that artichoke extract can help increase "good" cholesterol and reduce "bad" cholesterol. Artichoke extract is available in the form of capsules, tablets, and tinctures.

★ Policosanol Powder: Policosanol is an extract derived from plants such as sugar cane and yam. A far-reaching and in-depth study by Cuban scientists looked at policosanol extracted from local sugar cane. This suggests that the extract has cholesterol-lowering properties. A 2017 review concluded that studies in Cuba were more accurate and precise than studies conducted outside Cuba. Policosanol is available in the form of capsules and tablets.

★ Hawthorn Leaf / Berry Extract Powder: Hawthorn is a common shrub around the world. In Germany, an extract made from its leaves and berries is sold as a medicine for heart disease. A 2010 study suggested that hawthorn may be a safe and effective treatment for heart disease. It contains the chemical compound, quercetin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol. Hawthorn extract is mainly sold in capsule form.

If you would like to keep your arteries healthy and maintain a healthy cholesterol level, you may consider trying the above-mentioned plant extracts. For further information on our products or our company, please feel free to contact us at kathy@inhealthnature.com.