Cardiovascular Health

Uses

How it works

Benefits

Risks & contraindications

Comparisons

Background

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• Heart attacks are the number one leading cause of death worldwide. — Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score: The Best Heart Attack Predictor
• A heart attack occurs when the coronary artery becomes obstructed, depriving the heart muscle of oxygen. — Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score: The Best Heart Attack Predictor
• Half of all people who die of a heart attack have no prior symptoms. — Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score: The Best Heart Attack Predictor
• Waiting for symptoms is not a viable risk management strategy for heart disease given its high rate of silent fatality. — Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score: The Best Heart Attack Predictor
• Arterial plaque is a composite of calcium, fibrous protein, and cholesterol — not simply a cholesterol buildup. — The Best Meal to Clear Out Your Arteries
• Nitric oxide directly lowers blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle in arterial walls. — 10 Benefits of L-Arginine
• Arterial relaxation reduces the strain on the heart, which beats approximately 39 million times per year. — 10 Benefits of L-Arginine
• When arteries relax, the heart does not have to pump against as much resistance. — 10 Benefits of L-Arginine
• Arterial plaque is a composite structure formed from cholesterol, fibrous protein, and calcium, laid down as a biological response to arterial wall injury or inflammation. — Best Nutrients to Remove Plaque from Arteries
• A heart attack occurs when the coronary artery becomes obstructed, cutting off oxygen and blood flow to the heart muscle. — Coronary Artery Calcium Score: Predicting Heart Risk