Yes you are correct. Studies have shown that Proline in combination with Vitamin C and Lysine demonstrate a very important combination. I don't know why I failed to mention that. As far as reversing this situation, there are some studies that indicate some reversal effects, but not conclusive. One study with the addition of Proline, did show reversal in the early stages of Atherosclerotic plaque.

To further answer your question, in 2005 at the age of 52, I had a nuclear medical exam for the heart, often called a nuclear stress test or nuclear cardiology imaging test. The reason this was done was because I wound up in the ER with almost a fatal arrhythmia. After the initial procedure of getting my heart back into to rhythm and some medication, the doctor wanted that specific test done. I was initially prescribed a Beta blocker and Aspirin....even that far back I was involved in Epidemiological studies, but not much focus on cardiovascular disease. The result at that time was zero blockage. A calcium test was never done.

A few days later, my studies focused 100% on the heart...and has continued to today at age 72.

So back to that event (a few days later)...I discovered Magnesium for AFib. At that time I could only find magnesium oxide. It was like a miracle. My AFib for the most part, disappeared. I currently take magnesium lysinate-glycinate due to it's high absorbability with no gastrointestinal issues.

Getting back to early studies, I had heard bits and pieces about Lipoproteins and Lipoprotein (a), Vitamin C etc, but like most people, didn't give it much thought. As the months went by, it became my ONLY thought.

In 2022, I became curious about how my coronary arteries were doing and voluntarily checked myself into the hospital and requested a heart Cath. The procedure was done and the results were close to those in 2005. I attribute the results to being on a combination of Vitamin C, Lysine and Proline....plus the fact that I had been taking a multivitamin along with some other supplements, plus avoiding processed foods as much as possible. I had also stopped smoking. As you and most people know, cigarettes create the most issues with the coronary arteries along with a deficiency in Vitamin C.

Today, I don't take any blood pressure medication. I don't take any blood thinners, well I take Aspirin. I also take a Beta blocker.

I don't like the word "blood thinner"., but it's a common phrase that maybe is easier to relate to. There are anticoagulant drugs and antiplatelet drugs. That's a subject for another day that's very important.

Just like Statins. Another important study for another day. One hint. Most Epidemiological studies prove that Statins increase the production of LP (a). It's a fact. Look it up. If you find a valid study that says otherwise, please let me know.