Atherosclerosis - Substances that Prevent/Treat

These Substances may Prevent or Alleviate Atherosclerosis

Alkaloids

 Berberine may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[1]

 Betaine (especially the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine) may help to prevent Atherosclerosis (by detoxifying and inhibiting the production of Homocysteine - a substance strongly implicated in the progression of Atherosclerosis).  ^[2]

 Rynchophylline may help to prevent Atherosclerosis (by inhibiting the formation of the atherosclerotic plaque that occurs during the progression of Atherosclerosis). 

Amino Acids

 Arginine may reduce the risk of Atherosclerosis (by increasing the body's endogenous production of Nitric Oxide and by inhibiting the adhesion of Monocytes to the Endothelium (an underlying event in the course of Atherosclerosis)).  ^[3]

 Citrulline may help to prevent/treat Atherosclerosis.  ^[4]

 Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetate (EDTA) - the synthetic Amino Acid used in Chelation Therapy - may help to prevent the deposition of Calcium and Cholesterol in the atherosclerotic plaques that occur during the progression of Atherosclerosis (and may also help to remove existing Calcium and Cholesterol from atherosclerotic plaques).  ^[5]

 Lysine may help to prevent Atherosclerosis via the following mechanism:  ^[6]

 ^[7] are a component of the Proteins of the Endothelium (the inner wall of Arteries).

 Lysyl Residues attract Lipoprotein (a) - a known contributory factor to the development of Atherosclerotic Plaque - Lipoprotein (a) readily adheres to these Lysyl Residues.

 Supplemental Lysine diverts Lipoprotein (a) from adhering to the Lysyl Residues in the Endothelium towards the Lysyl Residues contained in “free†Lysine in the bloodstream.

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may help to prevent Atherosclerosis (by lowering elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels).  ^[8]

 Taurine may help to prevent and treat Atherosclerosis.  ^[9]

Antioxidants

 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[10]

Carbohydrates

 Chitosan may be useful for the treatment of Atherosclerosis.  ^[11]

 Chondroitin Sulfate (CSA) may alleviate Atherosclerosis.  ^[12]

 Dextran Sulfate has been used (in Japan) for the treatment of Atherosclerosis. 

 Dietary Fiber may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[13]

 Glucosamine may help to prevent and alleviate Atherosclerosis (by stimulating the production of protective endogenous Glycosaminoglycans by the Endothelium that lines Blood Vessels).  ^[14]

 Grapefruit Pectin may reduce atherosclerotic plaque in Atherosclerosis patients.  ^[15]

 Inulin may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[16]

 Ribose (60 grams per day) may increase the Heart’s tolerance to Ischemia in Atherosclerosis patients.  ^[17]

Carotenoids

 Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[18]

 Astaxanthin may help to prevent Atherosclerosis (by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol).  ^[19]

 Beta-Carotene may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[20]

 Crocetin may alleviate Atherosclerosis.  ^[21]

 Lutein may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[22]

 Lycopene may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[23]

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Regular exposure to adequate (but not excessive) amounts of Sunlight may alleviate Atherosclerosis. 

Enzymes

 Brinase may alleviate Atherosclerosis (by dissolving the atherosclerotic plaque that is implicated in Atherosclerosis).  ^[24]

 Bromelain may break down the Atherosclerotic Plaque that is implicated in Atherosclerosis.  ^[25]

 Insufficient ^[26] production of Lipases may be associated with the development of Atherosclerosis (indicating that supplemental Lipases may retard the development of Atherosclerosis).  ^[27]

 Nattokinase may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[28]

 Paraoxonase-1 may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.

 Serrapeptase may help to dissolve the atherogenic plaque that lines the Arteries of Atherosclerosis patients (according to the observations of many physicians).  ^[29]

 Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[30]

Growth Factors

 Maintaining optimal Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) levels may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[31]

Hormones

 Adiponectin may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[32]

 People with abnormally low levels of ^[26] DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may have an increased risk of Atherosclerosis (this has lead to speculation from researchers that supplemental DHEA may help to prevent Atherosclerosis).  ^[34]