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IL-6 Linked to Coronary Artery Disease Risk Associated With Elevated Lipoprotein(a)

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Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] was associated with a substantially higher risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) when accompanied by higher levels of the inflammatory biomarker interleukin-6 (IL-6), highlighting the important role of inflammation in modifying cardiovascular risk. In this UK Biobank study of 43,512 adults without preexisting CAD or aortic […]

Vitamin K2 (MK-7) May Slow Coronary Artery Calcification Progression

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A Dutch randomized clinical trial found that two years of vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7, MK-7) supplementation significantly slowed the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) compared with placebo. In the VitaK-CAC study, 180 patients with existing coronary calcification were randomized to receive either […]

Dose Response of Physical Activity in CVD and Mortality

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Two recent studies highlight the importance of physical activity volume and intensity in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and improving longevity. The first study analyzed data from over 24,000 middle-aged and older non-exercisers in the UK Biobank, examining the effects of incidental physical activity (IPA)—unstructured daily movement outside formal exercise—on […]