Angina

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Angina also named Angina Pectoris, caused by narrowed arteries, is a type of Atherosclerosis that occurs when atherosclerotic plaque accumulates in the Arteries leading to Heart Muscle (Myocardium).  It is a form of Coronary Heart Disease and manifests as Pain under the breastbone and may radiate to the back of the Neck or arms when insufficient Blood reaches the Heart Muscle.

 

These Substances may Alleviate/Prevent Angina

Amino Acids

 Arginine (6,000 mg per day) may improve Blood Circulation and may facilitate [1] in Angina patients.  Arginine supplementation may also improve Exercise ability in Angina patients.  [2]

 Supplemental Carnitine (2 - 3 grams per day) may alleviate the symptoms of Angina and may allow Angina patients to become more physically active:  [3]

 Propionyl-L-Carnitine may improve Heart function in Angina patients.  [4]

 The synthetic Amino Acid - Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetate (EDTA) - is used in Chelation Therapy to bond to and chelate (remove) many Toxic Heavy Metals from the body of Angina patients - this therapy must be administered by a qualified practitioner.  [5]

 Glutamine may improve the function of the Heart in Angina patients.  [6]

 Lysine may help to reduce the symptoms of Angina.  [7]

 

Carbohydrates

 Ribose may increase Energy production in the Cardiac Muscle of Angina patients.  [8]

 

Enzymes

 Bromelain may treat Angina (by stimulating the breakdown of Fibrinogen).  [9]

 Lumbrokinase may alleviate Angina.  [10]

 

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) (up to 100 mg per day) may alleviate the symptoms (tautness, heaviness and chest pains) associated with Angina.  [11]

 Angina patients have lower urinary Melatonin excretion and this lowered Melatonin status may contribute to the occurrence of Angina.  [12]

 Testosterone replacement therapy may alleviates Angina (in men):  [13]

 Testosterone Cypionate (administered via injection) may alleviate Angina (in men).  [14]

 Testosterone Propionate (administered via injection) may alleviate Angina in men (in 91% of cases after one to two months of therapy).  [15]

 

Lipids

 Forskolin may alleviate the Heart Pain experienced by Angina patients.  [16]

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