Plaque buildup worsens with stiffer arteries, so preventing arterial plaque formation may be a critical factor in the prevention of dementia. (articles.mercola.com)
Researchers found that 3 eggs per week significantly increased arterial plaque formation in carotid arteries, significantly elevating the risk for hypertension, stroke and heart attack (5). (masteringdiabetes.org)
Oxidized lipids promote arterial plaque formation by activating the immune response, which promotes inflammation and attracts white blood cells to engulf and contain the damaged molecules. (healthyeating.sfgate.com)