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Is there a supplement that could help eliminate moderate plaque blockage in the carotid artery?
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Statins: Statins have been proven to help prevent strokes. Specifically they have been shown to stabilize plaque and in isolated cases may have reversed plaque burden.
Answered 5/31/2020
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Eliminate, no: However recent study has demonstrated that Niacin my decrease plaque in the artery.
Answered 5/9/2018
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