Arteriosclerosis (Hardening of the Arteries): Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used to prevent – prevent – arteriosclerosis.

  • Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid lower homocysteine levels.
  • Vitamins C and vitamin E
  • Mineral calcium
  • Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid
  • Secondary plant compounds alpha-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin
  • Coenzyme Q10

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of atherosclerosis.

  • Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid
  • Vitamins C and vitamin E
  • Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid
  • Secondary plant compounds alpha-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin

The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest levels of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation.

* Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.