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Health News & Tips From Byron J. Richards
Antioxidants Low in Coronary Artery DiseaseSunday, June 29, 2008 - Byron J. Richards, CCNAntioxidant status was evaluated in 1462 patients undergoing coronary angiography. Researchers found that patients with coronary artery disease had lower levels of vitamin C, gamma-tocopherol, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene, and beta-carotene, compared to controls. Furthermore, immune cells were excessively activated in the low antioxidant group – meaning that adequate antioxidants are needed to prevent the excessive activation of inflammatory immune cells that drive the cardiovascular disease process. A wide variety of antioxidants are known to work synergistically to promote health. This study is one more example of the extreme value of basic antioxidants in supporting cardiovascular health. ### Read More: Antioxidant Reserves News, Cardiovascular News, Immunity News, Inflammation News Other Health News
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