If you’re referring to a viral health claim, a daily spoonful of a particular food is not proven to “clean arteries”. Arterial plaque doesn’t get washed away by a food or drink.
Some foods can nevertheless support cardiovascular health. For example, extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, oats, beans, vegetables, and fruit can be part of a heart-healthy dietary pattern. Soluble fiber from oats and similar foods can modestly lower LDL cholesterol when consumed in sufficient amounts.
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If the mystery ingredient in the claim is flaxseed, chia seeds, olive oil, honey, garlic, or something else, tell me which one and I can explain what a daily spoonful can—and cannot—actually do.
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