6. Evening Primrose Oil (GLA)
Extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, this oil is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), a healthy fat that helps heal arterial walls by reducing inflammation and moving plaque to the liver for removal.
Take between 3,000 and 4,000 mg daily. It’s also commonly used by women to ease PMS and menopause symptoms.
What Causes Arteries to Get Clogged?
Too much processed food — Sugar, refined grains, and white flour inflame artery walls and promote plaque formation.How to Naturally Clear Your Arteries
Cut out processed foods like sugar, cereal, bread, soda, cookies, pastries, pasta, and candy.
Eat high-quality proteins like wild-caught salmon, sardines, grass-fed beef, organic pork, and antioxidant-rich plant foods like sunflower seeds, nuts, celery, tomatoes, arugula, garlic, avocados, and leafy greens.
Take 200 mcg of Vitamin K2 (MK-7) and 500 mcg of Vitamin D3 daily. These work together to move calcium into bones and prevent it from hardening your arteries.
Take long nature walks alone for at least an hour daily to lower stress and boost oxygen levels in your bloodstream.
Ditch inflammatory omega-6 oils and cook with extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil instead. Get healthy omega-3 fats from cod liver oil, wild fatty fish, walnuts, and seafood.
