We explored the potential of lutein, a carotenoid, in reducing chronic inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). By analyzing blood samples from 134 stable angina patients and 59 with acute coronary syndrome, we noted a link between lutein levels and reduced inflammation markers like interleukin-6 (IL-6). Notably, when blood cells were treated with lutein, it showed significant anti-inflammatory effects.
While these results are promising, they point toward lutein's potential rather than a definitive solution for chest pain in CAD patients.
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