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When a "slight blip" showed up during a routine exercise cardiogram, I felt only slight concern. Sure my Dad & one of his brothers (& their mother before them) had died of unexpected heart attacks at around 50 years of age, and my only brother undergone a triple bypass at 32, but I was immune, right? Superman!

Well, the subsequent angiogram proved otherwise - 40% blockage of 2 coronary arteries. At the time, the cardiac surgeon had me on statins (Lipitor) before I could blink. However while taking these ( & sufferring the side effects), I also studied what seemed to be the best natural approach. What I came up with are a list of foods & supplements that all seem to play a part.

Although I do my best to incorporate them all into my diet as often as possible, it doesn't always pan out that way (though  have managed to keep my "levels" reasonable & stay off statins for a few years now). If anyone cares to comment about the CHD value of these items (good or bad!), add more of which you are aware, or suggest simple ways to get more of them into my diet, bring it on!  So here's the list so far...

Garlic. Definitely not of Chinese origin. Fresh & purple skinned wherever possible. Taking capsules as well (but not the "odourless" variety - lacks potency??).
Walnuts. Try for 60g per day, but rarely make it. Pistachios too!
Psyllium. A good dose stirred into fruit juice first thing every morning.
Chilli/Paprika/Cayenne. Hot is in!
Curcumin/turmeric. Seem to increase LDL-receptor mRNA. Is capsule form the best way to get a proper dose?
Antioxidants. Blueberries are a particular favourite! Fresh are very expensive in this part of the globe, so frozen it is.
Fish oil/omega 3.  Currently downing 10 capsules per day (cats follow me everywhere...).
Lycopene. Heaps of cooked tomato-based dishes.
Polyphenols. Grape juice, broccoli, nuts - even force down the occasional red wine!!
Trans fat. Zero.
Protein. A good daily dose (should be...how much?). If animal based, at least organic, preferably biodynamic.
CoQ10. I get small amounts in an anti-oxidant capsule. How much is useful?
Sugar. Reduced to as low as humanly possible - hopefully improving my liver function.
Gingko biloba. Sounds good, but haven't managed to incorporate it yet. Should I?
Green tea. With all the best intentions (& jars full of unused tea bags), the flavour turns me of after the first cup. Help! What about a concentrate?
Ginger. Reportedly reduces inflammation, but is powder OK, or must it be fresh? Recipes & ideas please!
Vitamin C & E. Read that 500mg/400IU inhibits arteriosclerosis. Currently take smaller amounts as part of a daily vitamin/mineral supplement.
Vitamin K?
Folic acid?
B12? B6?
PLC?
Lipoic acid?
Minerals - zinc, vanadium, sodium, selenium, sulphur, manganese, magensium, iron, copper, chromium & calcium???
Flavanoids?
Indoles?
Isoflavones?
Lignans?
PABA?
Saponins?







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