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Can Diet and Exercise Lower Your Calcium Score?

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A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score measures the amount of calcified plaque in the heart's arteries, which serves as a predictor for future cardiovascular events. While lifestyle changes cannot reverse existing calcification, can diet and exercise lower your calcium score by halting plaque progression and improving overall heart health?