Atherosclerosis
Supplements studied for atherosclerosis.
Overview
Eleven supplements are indexed for atherosclerosis across 37 studies.
Garlic (DEX Score 72; medium effect size, high evidence, very high trust) may slow arterial plaque buildup and reduce vessel stiffening; aged garlic extract reduced coronary calcium progression by nearly 30% over one year in one study. Fish Oil (DEX Score 36; very low effect size, medium evidence, medium trust), Vitamin E (DEX Score 48; low effect size, medium evidence, medium trust), and Vitamin C alone (DEX Score 44) generally do not slow atherosclerosis in most trials, though vitamin C with vitamin E showed possible benefit in some men.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) (DEX Score 40; very low effect size, high evidence, medium trust) has unclear effects and does not clearly outperform statins or reduce heart attacks. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for all eleven supplements.
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