Angina
DESCRIPTION
Angina pectoris is a pronounced complication of severe Atherosclerosis
(build-up of substances on artery walls) affecting the coronary
arteries. The condition produces a spasmodic attack of intense
Pain and a lack of oxygen supply to the heart. High blood
pressure and a Stressful lifestyle usually accompany angina.
Angina is characterised
by chest Pain and caused by blockage of the coronary arteries.
The Pain is usually experienced under or to the left of
the breastbone, radiating to the left shoulder and down
the upper arm.
HERBS
Garlic (7)
Hawthorn (8)
NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLIMENTS
Bioflavonoids (1)
Calcium (2)
Evening Primrose Oil (9)
Fish Oil (3)
Magnesium (4)
Niacin (5)
Selenium (6)
Thiamin (5)
Vitamin A (1)
B Complex (5)
Vitamin C (1)
Vitamin E (6)
REFERENCES
1. Riemersma RA, et al. Risk of angina pectoris and plasma
concentrations of vitamins A, C, E, and carotene. Lancet
1991; 337:1-5.
2. Karanja N, et al. Plasma lipids and Hypertension: response
to Calcium supplementation. Amer J Clin Nutri 1987; 45(1):60-65.
3. Saynor R, Verel D, Gillott T. The long-term effect of
dietary supplementation with fish lipid concentrate on serum
lipids, bleeding time, platelets and angina. Atheroscl 1984;50:3-10.
4. McLean RM. Magnesium and its therapeutic uses: a review.
Am J Med 96: 63-76, 1994.
5. Povoa H, et al. Folic Acid and lipoprotein lipase from
aorta and blood plasma of atherosclerotic rats. Biomed Biochem
Acta 1984; 43(2):241-44.
6. Frost DV and Lish PM. Selenium in Biology. Ann Rev Pharm
1975; 18:259.
7. Guinness AE. Family guide to Natural Medicine. New York:
Reader’s Digest Association. 1993.
8. Hanack T, Bruckel MH. The treatment of mild stable forms
of angina pectoris using Crataegutt® novo. Therapiewoche
1983;33:4331-33 [in German].
9. Singer P, et al: Blood pressure and serum lipids from
SHR after diets supplemented with evening primrose, sunflower,
or Fish Oil , Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids, 40(1),
May 1990, p 17-20.
