Stable Angina
Angina is the term used to describe chest pain related to acute (e.g., heart attack) or chronic (e.g., stable angina) heart disease. It may feel like a crushing sensation in the chest and could radiate to the shoulders or jaw.
Quick Answer
What it is
Angina is the term used to describe chest pain related to acute (e.g., heart attack) or chronic (e.g., stable angina) heart disease. It may feel like a crushing sensation in the chest and could radiate to the shoulders or jaw.
Key findings
- Grade B: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (Resveratrol)
- Grade C: Anxiety Symptoms (Lemon Balm)
- Grade D: Exercise Tolerance (Terminalia Arjuna)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts
Quick Facts: Stable Angina
- Supplements Studied:4
- Research Trials:2
- Total Participants:540
- Top Supplement:Resveratrol (B)
Evidence-Based Protocol
Supplement stack ranked by research quality
Primary Stack (Tier 1)
Supports cardiac energy production; may improve exercise tolerance
Supports fatty acid metabolism for cardiac energy; improves exercise capacity
Supporting Stack (Tier 2)
Cardiovascular protection; reduces triglycerides and inflammation
Supports blood vessel function and blood pressure regulation
Deficiency linked to cardiovascular risk; supports vascular health
How It Works
Stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs predictably during physical activity or emotional stress, due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It's a symptom of coronary artery disease.
TYPICAL SYMPTOMS:
DIFFERENT FROM UNSTABLE ANGINA (EMERGENCY):
CRITICAL: Stable angina requires medical management. See cardiologist.
MEDICAL TREATMENT:
LIFESTYLE (essential):
* CoQ10 and L-carnitine may improve exercise tolerance.
* Medical treatment is essential.
* Lifestyle changes are critical.
Expected timeline: Medical treatment provides relief quickly. Supplements may improve exercise capacity over weeks to months. Lifestyle changes have long-term benefits.
Supplements for Stable Angina
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Detailed Outcomes
Research Citations (100)
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