Atherosclerosis
,Atherosclerosis
Clogging, narrowing and closing of arteries due to the build-up of
cholesterol & other fatty substances within the walls of the arteries
Usually builds up over years
• Heart attack can occur (low blood supply to heart)
• Strokes (low blood supply to brain)
• Gangrene may develop (low blood supply to legs and arms)
Dark green leafy vegetables = spinach; broccoli = contains large
amounts of lutein
High levels of lutein in blood = reduced build-up of cholesterol &
lower incidences of atherosclerosis
,Arteriosclerosis
, Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of arteries, usually in old age
Disease
,Atherosclerosis
Clogging, narrowing and closing of arteries due to the build-up of
cholesterol & other fatty substances within the walls of the arteries
Usually builds up over years
• Heart attack can occur (low blood supply to heart)
• Strokes (low blood supply to brain)
• Gangrene may develop (low blood supply to legs and arms)
Dark green leafy vegetables = spinach; broccoli = contains large
amounts of lutein
High levels of lutein in blood = reduced build-up of cholesterol &
lower incidences of atherosclerosis
,Arteriosclerosis
, Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of arteries, usually in old age
Disease
