IMPORTANT
Unless otherwise stated on the package, most supplements and herbal remedies aren’t suitable for children under 12.
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Coronary

What you need to know:

Even though this condition is normally caused by inherited cholesterol disorders, you need to pay very careful attention to the diet of children and young people at risk. This is a vital piece of the jigsaw which could protect them.

The most useful Herbs:

The following herbs and supplements might be useful for the over-12s:

  • Evening primrose oil
  • Vitamins B6 and 12
  • Gingko biloba
  • Co-enzyme Q10
  • Chondroitin sulphate
  • Omega 3 fatty acids
  • Bioflavonoids

Other useful advice:

A recently discovered group of plant sterols have also been shown to lower cholesterol levels. They’re available as supplements - ask your pharmacist - and in some functional foods.

Alternative therapies can play a large part in the treatment of coronary artery disease. The most effective are nutritional advice from a registered naturopath, medical herbalism and all the relaxation therapies.

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