Results of Important Medical Study—
Cellular Essentials Shows Promising Signs in the Reduction of Stroke Symptoms
Dr. Peter Verdegem to present findings at annual medical conference in Washington, DC.
Cellular Essentials®, a leading product in the Unicity Heart Health System, is designed to promote cardiovascular health by nourishing cells with essential nutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. It provides a special combination of vitamins, minerals, plant compounds, and amino acids that act in combination to provide optimal nutrition for the cardiovascular and circulatory systems.

Taken regularly, Cellular Essentials provides the building blocks for a healthy cardiovascular system.

Recently, a pilot study of Cellular Essentials included patients with atherosclerosis in carotid arteries. This artery supplies blood directly from the heart to the brain. Plaque build-up in these arteries is particularly dangerous since it may lead to stroke once the plaques are large enough.

Dr. Bill Curley in Las Vegas, Nevada, used Cellular Essentials in his carotid patient group for one year and compared them to a non-user control group. The results were very clear: Plaque size was reduced by 18.2% on the average, whereas non-users saw an increase of 5.5%.

Though the results were from a pilot study, more extensive clinicals are planned.

This study has been accepted at the 6th Annual Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology that will be held in Washington, DC from the 28th – 30th of April. Dr. Peter Verdegem, Unicity’s Chief Scientific Officer, will present the results to the scientific and medical community. Below is the complete abstract of the study.*

A Nutritional Supplement Program Halts the Progression of Plaque Formation in Carotid Artery Disease Peter J.E. Verdegem [1], Stewart Lonky [2], and William Curley [3] 1. Unicity International, Orem, UT; 2. Pacific Palisades, CA; 3. Las Vegas, NV Introduction Carotid artery disease, or carotid artery stenosis, is a major risk factor for stroke. Narrowed carotid arteries may block the blood flow to the brain. Common medical treatment includes carotid endarterectomy, or surgical removal of the plaque in the carotid. Previous work suggests that a nutritional supplement program may reduce plaque sizes in arteriosclerosis. This work investigates if that program can also reduce carotid plaques in carotid artery disease. Methods Twenty-four carotid artery disease patients were followed for a period of 12 months. Fourteen patients used Cellular Essentials, a dietary supplement that contains all major vitamins and minerals in adequate levels, a variety of amino acids, and other phytochemicals. Ten patients were used as a control group and did not use any supplementation during the trial period. The patients were evaluated at baseline and after 12 months using carotid ultrasonography. Statistical analysis was performed on the difference in changes of stenosis between the two groups after twelve months using Student’s t-tests. Results The compliance with the supplement program was excellent. The mean difference in calcification area after 12 months in the supplement user group was –18.2% vs. +5.5% in the control group. The difference in changes in calcification area between the two groups was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion This pilot trial supports the theory that plaque formation in carotid artery stenosis can be reduced by taking a nutritional supplement program involving vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phytochemicals. Early intervention with such a program may reverse the need for surgical procedures.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.