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Are Probiotic Capsules Effective In Unclogging The Arteries?

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Question : I subscribe to a magazine=Men's Health and they say UP4 Ulira Probiotic Immune Health vegetable capsules can unclog your arteries! Is this true?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
no...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

unfortunately there is no product that can unclog atherosclerotic arteries. There are pharmaceutical products that may prevent further formation of plaque like aspirin or clopidogrel but probiotics cannot do that.

Kind Regards!
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Are Probiotic Capsules Effective In Unclogging The Arteries?

Brief Answer: no... Detailed Answer: Hello, unfortunately there is no product that can unclog atherosclerotic arteries. There are pharmaceutical products that may prevent further formation of plaque like aspirin or clopidogrel but probiotics cannot do that. Kind Regards!