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Plant-Based Diet Reverses Angina
A low-fat, plant-based diet holds potential relief for angina sufferers, according to a new article published in Case Reports in Cardiology. The case study, led by Robert J. Ostfeld, M.D., of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine followed a 60-year-old man with angina. Four months after he adopted a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, he lowered his blood pressure, lost weight, and improved his symptoms.
Prior studies have shown that vegan diets and other lifestyle changes can prevent, reverse, or lower your risk of cardiovascular disease without the use of medications.
References
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