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Common Causes of Artery Plaque
Several factors increase the likelihood of plaque formation, including:
- Diet high in saturated and trans fats
- Elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
- Chronic stress
- High blood pressure
- Family history of cardiovascular disease
The encouraging news is that many of these risk factors can be improved through healthy lifestyle changes.
Why Are Garlic and Lemon So Popular?
Garlic and lemon have been used in traditional cooking and herbal practices for centuries.
While they cannot remove plaque already attached to artery walls, both ingredients contain naturally occurring compounds that may support cardiovascular health.