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Atherosclerosis is a
major cause of death in North America. It a vascular disease, which
results in the hardening of arteries leading to many cardiovascular
diseases.
The problem of atherosclerosis may
start in your childhood days and would become symptomatic only at the
stage of 50s to 60s. And what makes this disease even more dangerous
is the fact that the modalities for its treatment are not well
defined till date. It is only through the controlled risk factors
that the possibility of this disease can be minimized.
When risk factors are taken into
account the “life style factor” comes first. C-reactive protein,
cholesterol and triglyceride analysis coupled with good diet and
stress management are said to be the true indicators of the risk
factors.
Most commonly prescribed medicines for
the treatment of atherosclerosis are antihypertensive drugs.
Cholesterol reducing drugs are also preferred. Antihypertensive drugs
include beta blockers, diuretics, alpha blockers and some nerve
inhibitors. These drugs although do not control the disease but they
control the side effects at least.
Cholesterol reducing
drugs are said to be more beneficial as they control the blood
cholesterol level. Keeping low level of cholesterol can keep heart
attack away and thus lessen the process of hardening of arteries. But
these drugs too haven't got clean chit due to their side effects.
According to Biomedica, tackling oxidatives within the arteries can
also be the most effective means of treating heart diseases.
Also, there are some substances said to
be the modifier of the process of atherosclerosis. These are:
1. Niacin. It is taken in therapeutic
doses and may lower cholesterol level.
2. Vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid. It
lowers the homocysteine levels.
3. Omega 3 fatty acids. It has the
capacity to increase the elasticity of the blood vessels.
4. Nutricol. It can reduce
inflammation, prevent the decaying process of cells and improve the
structure and function of vascular tissues.
In addition to these substances
Recovery R, an anti catabolic agent can also be used to modify the
process of the disease. The benefits of using Recovery R are:
1. Less susceptibility to blood vessel
injuries
2. Reduced catabolism
3. good recovery rate
4. less inflammation and spasm
5. less formation of lactic acid
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