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Diet, exercise &cholesterol is important in reducing cad. what measures can i take to reduce oxidative damage and plaque formation---vitamins, suppl?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Chelation: Chelation can be useful in cad. Heavy metals cause oxidative damage. Getting them out can really help. Magnesium, vitamin k, vitamin d, vitamin c, nac, are all helpful.

Answered 7/2/2013

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Question: Excellent question, no rigorous studies to show actual results you mention. Various things might but no proof.

Answered 4/1/2014

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