Category: Medications and Supplements
Antioxidants Scan
As you have all learned, it’s important to measure whether efforts to create health are actually working. For example, CIMT ultrasound shows whether your cardiovascular efforts are reducing disease. Blood work shows if your vitamin […]
Omega-3 fish oil
I believe omega 3 fish oil is the most beneficial supplement that exists. I once asked a University of Pennsylvania cardiologist if it is as effective as a $30,000 internal cardiac defibrillator at preventing sudden […]
Beta Blockers
Beta blockers -Coreg, Toprol (metoprolol), Lopressor (atenolol) Added for those with active ischemia or heart failure Coreg (carvedilol) is best at reducing heart failure progression, reducing ischemia, and reducing mortality Coreg is the only beta-blocker […]
Fibrates- Tricor
Increase HDL, decrease triglycerides, improve LDL particle size, is anti-inflammatory, and stabilizes the endothelium Reduce the death rate from vascular disease, especially in those with insulin resistance; up to a 71% reduction Beneficial if HDL […]
Actos (pioglitazone)
A diabetes medicine we will consider using if you have pre diabetes in the presence of inflammation and significant plaque Better at reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance than Glucophage (metformin), which is the typical […]