Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease (CAD; sometimes called coronary heart disease, or CHD) is a common kind of heart disease caused by atherosclerosis of the heart’s arteries. Diet and exercise can play a pretty big role to both prevent and treat it. Smoking, family history, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are major risk factors.
Quick Answer
What it is
Coronary artery disease (CAD; sometimes called coronary heart disease, or CHD) is a common kind of heart disease caused by atherosclerosis of the heart’s arteries. Diet and exercise can play a pretty big role to both prevent and treat it.
Key findings
- Grade B: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (Probiotics)
- Grade C: Blood glucose (Flaxseed)
- Grade C: Anti-Oxidant Enzyme Profile (Coenzyme Q10)
Safety
- Smoking, family history, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are major risk factors.
ℹ️ Quick Facts
Quick Facts: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Supplements Studied:24
- Research Trials:38
- Total Participants:56,497
- Top Supplement:Probiotics (B)
Evidence-Based Protocol
Supplement stack ranked by research quality
Primary Stack (Tier 1)
Reduces triglycerides, inflammation, platelet aggregation, and arrhythmia risk in established CAD
Supports mitochondrial ATP production in cardiac muscle and provides antioxidant protection
Supporting Stack (Tier 2)
Supports endothelial function, reduces blood pressure, and helps maintain normal heart rhythm
Activates matrix Gla protein, directing calcium away from arteries and reducing vascular calcification
How It Works
Coronary artery disease (CAD) develops when plaque builds up in the arteries supplying the heart, reducing blood flow and increasing heart attack risk. While medications and lifestyle changes are the foundation of treatment, certain supplements can provide additional cardiovascular protection.
Expected timeline: Omega-3s lower triglycerides within 2-4 weeks; other benefits develop over months to years. CoQ10 effects may take 4-12 weeks. Magnesium benefits blood pressure within 1-2 months.
Important: These supplements complement, not replace, medications prescribed by your cardiologist.
Supplements for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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