Sentences with phrase «calcified plaque in their arteries»

Specifically, women who reported consuming the most fruits and vegetables (eight to nine servings a day for a 2,000 - calorie diet) in their 20s were 40 percent less likely to have calcified plaque in their arteries in their 40s compared with those who ate the least amount (three to four servings a day) during the same time period.

EDTA is a chelating agent with the purpose of removing calcified plaque in arteries.

Another study found that eating chocolate at least twice per week was associated with a 32 % lower risk of having calcified plaque in the arteries (40).

I will admit it is interesting findings in regards to the calcified plaque in their arteries and the muscle scar tissue found in those studies.

Not exact matches

Novel 3D vascular ultrasound imaging technology allowed researchers to quantify the amount of carotid artery plaque burden lining each patient's carotid arteries in their neck, while a coronary artery calcium score CT scan allowed for the identification of any narrowing or hardening of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of fatty cholesterol and calcified plaque.

Vitamins A, D, and K work in synergy to regulate calcium metabolism (among many other valuable functions in the body): specifically, to build strong bones and teeth (preventing and reversing osteoporosis and dental caries), and to mobilize calcium out of soft tissues where excesses often end up (especially the calcified plaque that causes hardening of the arteries).