Quick answer: No supplement has been shown to clear plaque from arteries. Plaque builds slowly from cholesterol, inflammation and damage to the artery wall. Not smoking, managing blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, exercise and, when needed, medicines like statins slow or stabilise it.
How plaque forms
LDL cholesterol enters a damaged artery wall, triggers inflammation and hardens over years.
Why "flush" claims mislead
Plaque sits inside the artery wall, not loose in the blood. It cannot be washed out.
What works
- Stop smoking
- Control blood pressure and LDL
- Move daily
- Eat more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and fish
See the NHLBI.
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General information, not medical advice. CardioFlush is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.