Sentences with phrase «plaque build up hardens»

But a new mouse study shows that a natural sugar called trehalose can actually arm the immune system with more of the machinery it needs to combat atherosclerosis, a dangerous condition in which plaque build up hardens and narrows the arteries.

But a new mouse study out of the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) shows that a natural sugar called trehalose can actually arm the immune system with more of the machinery it needs to combat atherosclerosis, a dangerous condition in which plaque build up hardens and narrows the arteries.

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Atherosclerosis — hardening of the arteries — is a potentially serious condition where arteries become clogged by a build - up of fatty deposits known as «plaques».

To better explain this finding, the team turned to yet another protein, amyloid beta — which in its soluble form, before building up and hardening into plaques, has already been found to be toxic to the synapses.

The condition results from plaque build - up, which hardens in the arteries, blocking and reducing blood flow to the legs, arms, brain and other organs.

Cholesterol causes plaque build - up in your arteries, and makes them narrow and harden.

Over time, if you keep eating a poor diet, this congestion builds up, layer after layer, eventually forming a hardened layer of plaque in the intestin.

In a cohort of studies spanning the past forty years, scientists have found that deficient magnesium levels are linked with all known cardiovascular risk factors including high blood pressure, arterial plaque build - up, calcification of soft tissues, excess cholesterol levels and hardening of the arteries.

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).

As time goes by, layers of plaque build up and then start to mineralize (harden) using calcium taken from the oral cavity.

Once plaque is allowed to build up, it releases acids that harden into tartar.

Gingivitis Bacteria and plaque - forming foods can build up on your pet's teeth and harden into tartar, which causes inflamed gums, Gingivitis.

As this mixture builds up in her mouth, it begins to form plaque, which eventually hardens into tartar and discolors your kitten's teeth.

Plaque that begins to build up on teeth after eating, will begin to harden in around 24 hours in some dogs and up to 48 hours in others.

As time goes on, the plaque builds up in layers and also mineralizes (hardens) with calcium from the oral cavity.

As with people, the main culprit is a build - up of plaque, which eventually hardens into tartar, leading to gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontal disease.