Arteriosclerosis Prevention

Deficiency of coenzyme Q10 may increase the risk of arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis (narrowing and/or hardening of the arteries), leading to heart or coronary artery disease.

Other symptoms that may indicate deficiency of Coenzyme Q10 :
	gum or periodontal disease
	hypertension (high blood pressure)
	heart problems like angina, arrhythmia, or congestive heart failure
	stomach (gastric) or duodenal ulcers
	high blood sugar
	kidney or renal failure
	impaired immune function
	higher risk of cancer

Foods for arteriosclerosis prevention :
Foods high in coenzyme Q10 may aid arteriosclerosis treatments · migratory fish like herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines · germ part of whole grains, eg. wheat germ.

One of the causes of coronary heart disease is deficiency of inositol which may lead to
narrowing and hardening of arteries (arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis).

Other symptoms that may indicate deficiency of Inositol :
	eye abnormalities
	hair loss or alopecia or patchy baldness
	memory loss
	eczema
	constipation
	higher cholesterol level
	liver excess fat
	lower levels of inositol have been found in the nerves of people with multiple sclerosis and diabetic nerve disorders

Foods for an anti-coronary heart disease diet :
Inositol rich foods that may help coronary heart disease prevention include · cereals with high bran content · lecithin · fruits especially bananas, citrus fruit like oranges and grapefruit (except lemons) and cantaloupes · green leafy vegetables.

Another of the causes of coronary heart disease is deficiency of vitamin C which increases the risk of arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis (narrowing and hardening of arteries).

Other symptoms that may indicate deficiency of Vitamin C :
	easy bruising and small spots of bleeding under the skin (which appear as pink spots on the skin)
	swollen or painful joints or bones
	slow-healing wounds and fractures
	nosebleeds
	spongy, swollen, bleeding gums and loose teeth
	teeth decay easily
	dry brittle hair
	dry rough scaly skin
	anemia
	fatigue or lethargy or muscle weakness
	loss of appetite
	recurrent colds and infections
	possible weight gain due to slower metabolism

Foods for arteriosclerosis prevention :
Vitamin C rich foods may aid in reversing arteriosclerosis to some degree · guava · lychees / litchis · papayas · strawberries · vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, bell peppers, turnip greens, spinach.

Selenium deficiency is one of the causes of coronary heart disease and risk of arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis (narrowing and/or hardening of the arteries), leading to heart or coronary artery disease.

Other symptoms that may indicate deficiency of Selenium :
	weaker immune system leading to susceptibility to stress and illnesses
	greater incidence of cancer, especially gynaecological, gastrointestinal, esophageal, lung, and prostate cancer
	rheumatoid arthritis patients tend to have low blood levels of selenium
	elevated blood pressure
	impaired thyroid function (a common symptom of this deficiency) leading to hypothyroidism symptomized by lethargy, fatigue, intolerance to cold, depression, constipation, weight gain, menstrual irregularities, dry skin, and hair loss
	loose skin
	hair or skin discoloration
	whitened fingernail beds
	Keshan disease (heart disorder characterized by inflamed heart muscles)
	Kashin-Beck disease (disabling disease of bones and joints, characterized by stunted growth, bone deterioration, and deformity of joints)
	severe deficiency along with malnutrition can cause muscle breakdown characterized by pain or weakness in the muscles

Foods for coronary heart disease prevention :
An anti-coronary heart disease diet should include foods high in selenium such as · Brazil nuts (one of the most concentrated selenium food sources) · mushrooms (button, shiitake, reishi) · fish (cod, flounder, halibut, herring, mackerel, salmon, smelts, red snapper, swordfish, tuna) · seafood (lobster, oyster, scallops, shellfish, shrimp).