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Micronutrients & recovery
Specific biologically active substances (BAS) such as baicalin, resveratrol, curcumin, quercetin, squalene, coenzyme Q10, and omega-3 exhibit anti-atherosclerotic potential and can be used as functional foods or supplements.
Consider incorporating functional foods or supplements containing baicalin, resveratrol, curcumin, quercetin, squalene, coenzyme Q10, or omega-3 to support heart health and prevent atherosclerosis.
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In this approach, the promising biologically active substances (BAS) that exhibit anti-atherosclerotic potential are: baicalin, resveratrol, curcumin, quercetin and other plant metabolites. Among the substances, those of animal origin are popular: squalene, coenzyme Q10, omega-3.
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Source
Tackling Atherosclerosis via Selected Nutrition
Anna Vesnina et al. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2022
DOI 10.3390/ijms23158233
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