Arteriosclerosis

Name	AC	CK
Flavonoids	7	44
Polyphenols	7	44
Garlic	6	26
Vitamin K	3	21
Wine	2	20
Vitamin C	4	15
Vitamin E	4	15
Isoflavones	3	14
Olive	4	13
Pomegranate	2	12
Zinc	2	11
Chlorogenic Acid	1	10
Cocoa	1	10
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)	1	10
Fermented Foods and Beverages	1	10
Fiber	1	10
Ginkgo biloba	1	10
Goat Milk	1	10
Green Coffee Bean	1	10
Guggul	1	10
Modified Citrus Pectin	1	10
Red Wine	1	10
Vegetables: All	1	10
Vitamin D	1	10
Vitamin K2	1	10
Vitamin K2: Menaquinone-7	1	10
Rice: Black	4	8
Resveratrol	5	7
Curcumin	4	6
Policosanol	3	6
Turmeric	3	6
Coenzyme Q10	2	4
Flaxseed	2	4
Magnesium	3	4
Nattokinase	2	4
Oats	2	4
Rice: Red	2	4
Soy Protein	2	4
Hawthorn	2	3
Niacin	2	3
Oleuropein	3	3
Olive leaf extract	2	3
Onion	2	3
Allicin	1	2
Cannabinoids	1	2
Chicken extract	1	2
Chlorella (Algae)	1	2
Cysteine (see N-Acetylcysteine)	1	2
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)	1	2
Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)	1	2
Fish Oil	1	2
Fucoidan	1	2
Goji	1	2
Grape Seed Extract	1	2
Hydrogen Water	1	2
Kimchi	1	2
Kiwifruit	1	2
Lecithin	1	2
Lotus	1	2
Mangiferin	1	2
Mango	1	2
Moringa oleifera	1	2
Muskmelon	1	2
Natto	1	2
Nutmeg	1	2
Oat Bran	1	2
Olive Oil	2	2
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	1	2
Oyster Mushroom	1	2
Pumpkin Seed Oil/Meal	1	2
Rhubarb	1	2
Sea buckthorn	1	2
Sesame Seed Oil	1	2
Shiitake Mushroom	1	2
Soy	1	2
Tamarind	1	2
Ursolic Acid	1	2
Vaccenic acid	1	2
Watermelon	1	2
Fo ti	1	1
Genistein	1	1
Honokiol	1	1
Hydroxytyrosol	1	1
Japanese cypress	1	1
Lettuce	1	1
Magnolia	1	1
Persimmon	1	1
Red Wine Extract	1	1
Stilbenes	1	1
Tribulus Terrestris	1	1
Tyrosol	1	1
Vitamin B-6	1	1
Vitamin B12: methylcobalamin	1	1
Walnut	1	1
Horehound	1	0

Name	AC	CK
Hydrogenated Oil	3	13
Dl-alpha-tocopherol acetate	1	10
Infant Formula	1	10
Peanut Oil/ Lectin	3	6
Trans Fatty Acids	3	5
Fructose	2	4
Calcium Carbonate	1	2

Name	AC	CK
Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet	5	32
Tai Chi	1	10
Yoga	1	10
Shinrin-yoku (taking in the atmosphere of the forest)	1	1

Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction

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Adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern may protect against coronary artery wall production of inflammatory mediators in patients with unstable angina pectoris. Sep 01, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2005 Sep;44(6):348-54. Epub 2004 Nov 24. PMID: 16151968

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Olive

Diseases : Angina Pectoris, Arteriosclerosis

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet

Pharmacological Actions : Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor, Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Inhibitor

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Beneficial effects of grape seed extract on malondialdehyde-modified LDL.Mar 31, 2007

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2007 Apr ;53(2):174-82. PMID: 17616006

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2007

Pubmed Data : Clin Chem Lab Med. 2006;44(7):830-3. PMID: 16776628

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Adiponectin: Low Levels, Arteriosclerosis, Peripheral Vascular Diseases

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Pomegranate juice has potent antiatherogenic effects in healthy humans and in atherosclerotic mice that may be attributable to its antioxidative properties.May 01, 2000

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Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2000 May ;71(5):1062-76. PMID: 10799367

Pubmed Data : J Nutr Biochem. 2006 Oct;17(10):645-58. Epub 2006 Feb 3. PMID: 16517144

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Flavonoids, Polyphenols

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cholesterol: Oxidation

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

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The moderate consumption of red wine in the adult population reduces inflammatory biomarkers and is a positive component of the Mediterranean diet.Jan 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006 Jan;60(1):41-7. PMID: 16132058

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Pubmed Data : J Assoc Physicians India. 2000 Jul;48(7):687-94. PMID: 11273502

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2000

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Angina Pectoris, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention, Coronary Artery Disease

Therapeutic Actions : Yoga

Pharmacological Actions : Cardioprotective

Additional Keywords : Disease Regression

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Ascorbic acid protects against peroxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein, maintaining its recognition by LDL receptors.Jan 31, 2001

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2001 Feb ;47(1):28-31. PMID: 11349887

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2001

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Vitamin C

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Lipid Peroxidation

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

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Black and red rice prevent the formation of aortic plaques and blood lipids in rabbits. May 30, 2000

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Pubmed Data : Wei Sheng Yan Jiu. 2000 May 30;29(3):170-2. PMID: 12725067

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Pubmed Data : Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2003 Oct;67(10):2083-90. PMID: 14586094

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2003

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Chlorella (Algae)

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis

Pharmacological Actions : Cardioprotective

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Chronic administration of resveratrol prevents biochemical cardiovascular changes in fructose-fed rats.Jun 01, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Am J Hypertens. 2005 Jun;18(6):864-70. PMID: 15925749

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2005

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Resveratrol

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Fructose-Induced Toxicity , Hypertension, Insulin Resistance

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Stilbenes

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Coenzyme Q10 exhibits anti-atherogenic activity in mice. Aug 01, 2000

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Pubmed Data : Free Radic Biol Med. 2000 Aug;29(3-4):295-305. PMID: 11035258

Pubmed Data : Nutrition. 2003 Mar;19(3):261-4. PMID: 12620531

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2007 Jul;137(7):1776-82. PMID: 17585030

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2007

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Fish Oil

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Fatty Liver, Inflammation

Pharmacological Actions : Adiponectin upregulation

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Flaxseed reduces plasma cholesterol and atherosclerotic lesion formation in ovariectomized Golden Syrian hamsters.Mar 31, 2004

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Pubmed Data : Atherosclerosis. 2004 Apr ;173(2):223-9. PMID: 15064095

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Pubmed Data : Zhong Yao Cai. 2007 Jun;30(6):672-7. PMID: 17918438

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Goji

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, NF-kappaB Inhibitor, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor

Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs

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Hawthorn and kiwi fruit extracts are superior to simvastatin in lowering cholesterol in mice fed a high cholesterol diet.Jan 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2009;37(5):903-8. PMID: 19885950

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Hawthorn, Kiwifruit

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Hyperlipidemia

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hypolipidemic

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

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Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2009 Sep 30. PMID: 19799955

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Pubmed Data : Atherosclerosis. 2004 Jul;175(1):39-49. PMID: 15186945

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Pubmed Data : Nature. 2005 Apr 7 ;434(7034):782-6. PMID: 15815632

Article Published Date : Apr 06, 2005

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Cannabinoids , Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Inflammation

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-atherogenic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interferon Gamma Reducer, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor

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Peanut lectin may contribute to the atherogenicity of peanut oil.Aug 01, 1998

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Pubmed Data : Lipids. 1998 Aug;33(8):821-3. PMID: 9727614

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Aug 11 ;52(16):5297-302. PMID: 15291511

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2001 May;131(5):1421-6. PMID: 11340093

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2005 Dec;135(12):2852-6. PMID: 16317131

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Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2006 Jun;44(6):810-8. Epub 2005 Dec 5. PMID: 16330140

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2006

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Tamarind

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2009 Dec;102(12):1811-9. PMID: 19822033

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Cardiac Mortality , Myocardial Infarction

Problem Substances : Trans Fatty Acids

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Turmeric exhibits anti-atherosclerotic properties.Jan 01, 1998

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Pubmed Data : Biofactors. 1998;8(1-2):51-7. PMID: 9699009

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1998

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Alcohol Toxicity , Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Oxidative Stress

Pharmacological Actions : Cardioprotective

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Turmeric inhibits LDL oxidation and cholesterol lowering effects in rabbits with experimental atherosclerosis. Dec 01, 1999

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Pubmed Data : Atherosclerosis. 1999 Dec;147(2):371-8. PMID: 10559523

Pubmed Data : Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2009 Aug;37(1):20-8. PMID: 18991025

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2009

Study Type : Commentary

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Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Autoimmune Diseases

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Curcumin inhibits ox-LDL stimulated vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation associated with arteriosclerosis. Mar 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2006 Mar;31(6):500-3. PMID: 16722385

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : J Nat Sci Biol Med. 2018 Jan-Jun;9(1):6-13. PMID: 29456385

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017

Niacin supplemenation may reduce risk for arthersclerotic disease by protecting endothelial function. Mar 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2009 Mar;104(3):206-10. Epub 2009 Jan 21. PMID: 19159436

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Niacin

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis

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Olive leaf has a wide range of therapeutic applications. Nov 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Rev. 2009 Nov;67(11):632-8. PMID: 19906250

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Flavonoids, Oleuropein, Olive leaf extract, Polyphenols

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Anticholesteremic Agents, Antihypertensive Agents, Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Olive oil and red wine antioxidant polyphenols at nutritionally relevant concentrations transcriptionally inhibit endothelial adhesion molecule expression, thus partially explaining atheroprotection from Mediterranean diets.Apr 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2003 Apr 1;23(4):622-9. Epub 2003 Feb 20. PMID: 12615669

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Pubmed Data : J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2015 Jan ;15(1):112-5. PMID: 26328312

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Pubmed Data : Chin J Nat Med. 2017 Aug ;15(8):606-614. PMID: 28939023

Zinc exhibits antiatherogenic activity by inhibiting oxidative stress-responsive events in endothelial dysfunction. Apr 01, 1999

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Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 1999 Apr;18(2):152-8. PMID: 10204831

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 1999

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Plasma polyphenols and antioxidants, oxidative DNA damage and endothelial function in a diet and wine intervention study in humans.Dec 31, 1998

A 10-month exercise program reduces oxidized LDL levels. Oct 01, 1998

A combination of GLA and EPA may have therapeutic value in peripheral arterial disease. Dec 01, 1998

A higher intake of vegetable lipids, Vitamin E and higher concentrations of serum HDL cholesterol may reduce the risk of peripheral arterial disease. May 01, 2006

Adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern may protect against coronary artery wall production of inflammatory mediators in patients with unstable angina pectoris. Sep 01, 2005

Beneficial effects of grape seed extract on malondialdehyde-modified LDL.Mar 31, 2007

C-reactive protein is a strong independent predictor of death in type 2 diabetes: association with multiple facets of the metabolic syndrome.Mar 01, 2006

Calcified atherosclerosis is directly implicated in the pathogenesis of both abdominal aorta and iliac arteries.Jul 01, 2008

Chocolate consumption is inversely associated with calcified atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries.Dec 01, 2010

Cocoa inhibits LDL oxidation both in vitro and ex vivo.Apr 06, 1999

Dietary intake of menaquinone is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, cardiac mortality, aortic calcification and all-cause mortality. Nov 01, 2004

Dl-alpha-tocopherol acetate does not reduce the progression of atherosclerosis in healthy individuals. Sep 17, 2002

Garlic may provide an ideal alternative to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) in arteriosclerosis prevention. Apr 01, 2008

Garlic reduces a multitude of risk factors associated with arteriosclerosis and significantly reduces the risk for heart attack and stroke. Jan 01, 1999

Ginkgo biloba reduces nanoplaque formation in cardiovascular high-risk patients. Jan 01, 2007

Guggul may be beneficial against atherogenesis via lipid lowering and inhibition of LDL oxidation.Feb 01, 2004

Hepatitis C and Chlamydia pneumoniae infection are related to the progression of carotid artherosclerosis. Aug 01, 2006

Infant formula feeding is associated with atheroslerotic lesions in infants who died from sudden infant death syndrome. Jan 01, 2004

Isoflavone supplementation reduces C-reactive protein and reverses endothelial dysfunction in patients with ischaemic stroke.Nov 01, 2008

Low adiponectin levels are associated with symptomatic atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease.Jan 01, 2006

Pomegranate juice has potent antiatherogenic effects in healthy humans and in atherosclerotic mice that may be attributable to its antioxidative properties.May 01, 2000

Probiotic fermented goat's milk decreases oxidative stress-mediated atherogenicity in human subjects. Aug 01, 2003

Serum vitamin C concentration is low in peripheral arterial disease and is associated with inflammation and severity of atherosclerosis.Apr 10, 2001

The consumption of hydrogenated oil is associated with systemic inflammation and endothelial function. May 01, 2006

The intake of viscous fiber, especially pectin, appears to protect against intima media thickness progression.Dec 01, 2003

The Mediterranean diet, which includes a combination of antioxidant compounds and flavonoid-rich foods, appears effective to decrease LDL particle oxidizability, which reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease. Oct 01, 2006

The moderate consumption of red wine in the adult population reduces inflammatory biomarkers and is a positive component of the Mediterranean diet.Jan 01, 2006

The practice of Tai Chi Yuttari-exercise is effective in maintaining and improving arteriosclerosis status and physical function in older people.Jan 09, 2020

The treatment of dizziness caused by cerebral arteriosclerosis with GBE50 is effective, safe and reliable.Jan 31, 2022

These findings suggest that 2-week ingestion of chlorogenic acid-enriched green coffee bean extract may improve arterial stiffness.Oct 31, 2019

Vitamin D levels are inversely related to visceral obesity and arteriosclerosis in African-Americans. Mar 01, 2010

Vitamins K1 and D have a beneficial effect on the elastic properties of the arterial vessel wall. Feb 01, 2004

Wine consumption reduces TNF-apha-induced adhesion of monocytes to endothelial cells. Jan 01, 2010

Yoga lifestyle intervention retards progression and increases regression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with severe coronary artery disease. Jul 01, 2000

Zinc supplementation may attenuate angina pectoris and restore cardiac function. Jan 01, 2006

A flax and pumpkin seed mixture has anti-atherogenic and hepatoprotective effects. Dec 01, 2008

A high fructose diet induces intracranial atherosclerosis and enhanced vasoconstrictor responses in non-human primates.Dec 23, 2006

An active principle in kimchi prevents fatty streak formation at aortic sinus of mice.Dec 01, 2009

An anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice enhances atherosclerotic plaque stabilization in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice.Aug 01, 2006

Ascorbic acid protects against peroxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein, maintaining its recognition by LDL receptors.Jan 31, 2001

Black and red rice prevent the formation of aortic plaques and blood lipids in rabbits. May 30, 2000

Calcium carbonate deposits have been found in the walls of major arteries in atherosclerosis. Jan 01, 1983

Chicken-meat extract (both BEC and laboratory prepared) has anti-cardiac hypertrophic, anti-hypertensive and anti-arteriosclerotic actions. Sep 01, 2003

Chlorella attenuates the adverse effects of an artherogenic diet fed to mice. Oct 01, 2003

Chronic administration of resveratrol prevents biochemical cardiovascular changes in fructose-fed rats.Jun 01, 2005

Coenzyme Q10 exhibits anti-atherogenic activity in mice. Aug 01, 2000

Curcumin significantly attenuates carotid artery neointima formation. Jan 01, 2006

DHEA attenuates the cardiac impairment induced by a high-fat diet in rabbits. Jul 03, 2009

Dietary soy protein isolate ameliorates atherosclerotic lesions in mice. Feb 01, 2008

Dietary supplementation of fermented soybean, natto, suppresses intimal thickening after endothelial injury in rat femoral arteryJul 25, 2003

Dietary supplementation with fermented soybeans suppresses intimal thickening.Mar 01, 2003

Dietary vaccenic acid (as found in butter) has antiatherogenic effects in mice. Jan 01, 2010

Effect of grape seed extract on oxidative stress and pathological changes of aorta in rats with chronic periodontitis and arteriosclerosis.Nov 30, 2022

Fish oil increases cholesterol storage in white adipose tissue with concomitant decreases in inflammation, hepatic steatosis, and atherosclerosis in mice.Jul 01, 2007

Flaxseed reduces plasma cholesterol and atherosclerotic lesion formation in ovariectomized Golden Syrian hamsters.Mar 31, 2004

Fructose is associated with hyperinsulinemia, altered glucose tolerance and higher systolic blood pressure and relative heart weight. Nov 01, 2001

Garlic and turmeric restore endothelial function in rats. Jul 08, 2005

Goji berry seed oil exhibits anti-atherosclerotic activity comparable to lovastatin. Jun 01, 2007

Hawthorn and kiwi fruit extracts are superior to simvastatin in lowering cholesterol in mice fed a high cholesterol diet.Jan 01, 2009

Lecithin restores normal blood lipid profile and removal of lipid from established atherosclerotic plaque in rabbits. Feb 01, 1985

Magnesium deficiency may contribute to arterial media thickening.Nov 01, 2000

Mangiferin may reduce toxicity associated with hyperglycemia and atherogenicity in diabetic rats.May 01, 2001

Moringa oleifera exhibits antioxidant, hypolipidaemic and antiatherosclerotic activities. Mar 28, 2008

Muskmelon, watermelon and mango fruit may have an ameliorative effect on atherogenic diet induced dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism and hyperglycemia in rats.Jan 01, 2008

N-acetyl cysteine inhibits arthersclerosis in uremic rabbits. Jan 01, 2008

Nelumbo nucifera extract exhibits anti-atherogenic activity by inhibiting the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells in an animal model of atherosclerosis. Sep 30, 2009

Niacin can reduce leptin in a rabit model of hypercholesterolemia. Jul 01, 2008

Nutmeg has a cholesterol lowering and plaque dissolving effect in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Oct 01, 1995

Oat phenolic compounds have antiatherogenic potential. Jul 01, 2004

Oats (Avena sativa) reduce atherogenesis in LDL-receptor-deficient mice.Sep 01, 2010

Olive leaf extract suppresses atherosclerosis through the inhibition of inflammation. Aug 01, 2008

Oral treatment with a low dose of THC inhibits atherosclerosis progression in this mouse model.Apr 06, 2005

Arteriosclerosis

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142 Abstracts with Arteriosclerosis Research