Healthy endothelium actively works to prevent atherosclerosis - also called hardening of the arteries - from developing.

Researchers found that these compounds in oats have the ability to reduce inflammation and thereby help prevent atherosclerosis.

There is therefore increased emphasis on preventing atherosclerosis by modifying risk factors, such as healthy eating, exercise, and avoidance of smoking.

Rath advocates increased intake of vitamin C to prevent atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke.

The study should establish whether blocking the chemical alteration of cholesterol prevents atherosclerosis, or the clogging of arteries.

Women suffer less from heart disease due to vasculo-protective action of oestrogen which helps in preventing atherosclerosis.

It "represents the next step in preventing atherosclerosis," Dr. Grundy said.

"If the oxidation theory is valid totally or in part, this represents another nutritional approach to preventing atherosclerosis."

Anti-atherosclerosis May be an effective cholesterol-lowering agent and useful for preventing hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis.

In addition, research suggests that MAK-631 may help prevent or treat atherosclerosis.