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How to Reduce Calcium in Arteries

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Anthony Payne, Ph.D.

Calcium begins to accumulate teen males' arteries but women typically do not get the calcium buildup until after menopause because estrogen protects women.

Anthony Payne began writing professionally in 1985. He was editor/publisher of a newsletter for health care professionals, "Biological Medicine Newsletter." Published in magazines and journals, Payne went on to author four books, including "Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy" and "Health Benefits of K2." He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in pastoral psychology from St. Mark-Romano Byzantine Catholic College, among many other degrees.