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What supp. do you rec in primary prev of heart dis w fam hx?take c, d, e, alph lipoic acid, l carnitine, phytosterols, coq, resver. need dose advice

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Prevention: Mediterranean diet, daily exercise, don't smoke, treat diabetes, html and gout if present. Forego ingesting unproven substances.

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