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Do any drugs reduce plaque in arteries?

A: Yes. There have been several clinical studies — many of them done here at Cleveland Clinic — that show statins can reverse plaque buildup. Two statins in particular, atorvastatin, which is sold under the brand name Lipitor, and rosuvastatin, which is sold under the brand name Crestor, are the strongest statins.

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What vitamin removes plaque from arteries?

Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is the best agent to increase blood HDL levels. This helps to remove cholesterol deposits from the arteries.

Then, what is hydroxypropyl betadex used for?

Use of 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin as a solubilizing and stabilizing excipient for protein drugs. What is 2 hydroxypropyl β cyclodextrin used in? 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CyD) is a cyclic oligosaccharide that is widely used as an enabling excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, but also as a cholesterol modifier.

By Lavona Casarrubias

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