Question 1

how can i verify if my arteries are clean?

Accepted Answer

Regular check ups: You need to have your cholesterol checked. Stay away from fast food. Maintain a healthy weight. Don' smoke! the only test that verifies clean arteries is an angiogram which looks inside the arteries. This involves putting dye into your system and would not be used to just look for clean arteries.

Question 2

does zinc help clean out the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You can overdo zinc which will lead to a copper deficiency and neurological problems. There is a reason we need micronutrients. Micro meaning small amounts. Large amounts of any nutrient can be harmful. Be very careful with supplements, they can interact with medications and with each other. Too much of a good thing can be a very bad thing.

Question 3

is it have blocked arteries in your early 20's from having a bad diet?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Very unlikely that you do at such a young age.  Still, that is not an excuse for having a bad diet.  Eat healthy young lady!

Question 4

why do people need to make sure their diet consists of fat if fat is what clogs arteries?

Accepted Answer

Essential fatty acid: Not all fat is bad. In fact we all need to consume some fat. Some of the fatty acids are not synthesized by the body and need to taken in with the diet.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 5

what diet dilates the artery naturally?

Accepted Answer

Starvation BUT: even that is controversial. the blockages in arteries are fat deposits. Things that lower fat deposits lower this.
Loss of fat with starvation was the original observation (lower heart disease with starvation around WWII--"the seven countries survey" was the initial observation taht started all this). BUT exercise is much more reliable way to prevent heart disease.

Question 6

what food cleans the ?arteries?

Accepted Answer

None really: There are no foods that can really clean the arteries however a heart healthy diet can certainly help in prevention. Diets with appropriate calories for size & activity, fruits & vegetables, low cholesterol, low salt, limited trans & saturated fats are recommended. Control of diabetes, high blood pressure are very important.     http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-healthy-diet/nu00196.

Question 7

can garlic clean out my arteries?

Accepted Answer

Possibly beneficial: Garlic, ginko, omega-3 fatty acids may act as blood thinners in varying degrees; at least they are advised against when a patient is taking prescription anti-coagulant coumadin (warfarin). Whether garlic can "clean out" the arteries is unknown; no medical studies i'm aware of. So don't rely solely on garlic. Eat healthfully, avoid bad fats, exercise regularly.

Question 8

does exercise alone keep my arteries clean?

Accepted Answer

In short no: While exercise certainly can help there are other factors that can affect cholesterol accumulation in your vessels
obviously you should avoid food high in cholesterol and watch your diet
also genetics is an issue and can affect your levels of cholesterol.

Question 9

please suggest what foods should be eaten to keep arteries healthy and clean inside?

Accepted Answer

Pretty much all: All diets should me in moderation of foods consumed obviously the fresher the better the processed less and all in moderation , ots of fish, chicken beef 2  times a week if needed or required lots of fruits and vegies.

Question 10

what is the very best way to clean clogged arteries?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: There are no medications known to clean plaque from arteries. There are medications such as statins to prevent plaque progression and can stabilize a plaque. If a plaque progresses to the point of causing symptoms, procedures may be required to open up the blockage, or bypass it.

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