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Aged garlic extract can reduce plaque buildup in arteries

21-Jan-2016

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LA BioMed research saw reduction in soft plaque in arteries.

Randomized study involved 55 patients with metabolic syndrome, i.e. at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes or stroke.

Total coronary plaque volume measured at atart and after 1 year.

Results showed reduced soft and low-attenuation plaque as well as slowed total plaque accumulation.

Study scheduled for publication in the Journal of Nutrition.

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Matthew J. Budoff

Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine.

The Journal of Nutrition (JN)

Scientific journal published by the American Society for Nutrition.

The Lundquist Institute

Research institute in West Carson, California.

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