Peripheral Artery Disease: Micronutrient Therapy

A risk group indicates the possibility that the disease may be associated with the risk of vital nutrient deficiency. The complaint peripheral vascular disease indicates vital nutrient deficiency for:

  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine, the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for prevention:

  • Vitamin B6
  • Folic acid
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin E
  • Dietary fiber

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

  • Vitamin B6
  • Folic acid
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid
  • Omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid
  • Arginine
  • L-Carnitine
  • Oleic acid

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. These data are updated at certain intervals.

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