About Angioprim

Angioprim is a liquid oral chelation invented by Thomas Snee. "Chelation" is the process of removing heavy metals from the bloodstream. The makers of Angioprim claim that in addition to chelation, Angioprim also cleans blockage in the arteries. Angioprim uses amino acids as its active ingredients as opposed to drug ingredients. It is important to mention that this product has not been evaluated by the EPA, and the claims that the makers of Angioprim make are unsubstantiated.

Angioprim's History

• Angioprim was developed by a man named Thomas Snee, who claimed that he created it for his own cardiovascular troubles. He now markets Angioprim to others because he claims it worked for him.

What Angioprim Does

• Angioprim is sold for the purpose of unclogging arteries and increasing cardiovascular health. According to the manufacturers, it dissolves calcium buildup in the arteries, leading to better health and lower blood pressure. While certain studies have been conducted, there is no serious scientific research to back up the manufacturer's claims.

Side Effects of Angioprim

• Angioprim causes an upset stomach in some patients, and also results in diarrhea for the first one to two weeks of use. The upset stomach is said to occur if the patient takes too much too quickly. The diarrhea is said to be a result of the product causing the buildup in the arteries to dissolve. Therefore, the more severe the case, the more diarrhea produced.

Angioprim's Ingredients

• Angioprim is a blend of three amino acids: Caysine, Lysine and Cystine. Caysine is a "proprietary blend of synthetic amino acid." In other words, it is a substance that the makers of Angioprim have created. Lysine, the second active ingredient, is an essential amino acid necessary for the growth of muscle tissue. Lysine is also necessary in the production of carnitine, which converts fatty acids into energy and helps lower cholesterol. Finally, Cystine works as an antioxidant. It is found primarily in skeletal and connective tissues, hair and digestive enzymes.

The FDA & Angioprim

• The FDA has not approved Angioprim for medicinal purposes. That means that they haven't judged whether it does or does not work. The website for Angioprim states: "These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease." Testimonials, at this point, are the only evidence of the product's effectiveness.

Angioprim as a Scam

• There is evidence to suggest that Angioprim is a scam. For example, on the Angioprim website, there is a link on the home page stating "Ask Our Customers." This links to a search form for people who have "Affiliate/Rep ID#s." Basically, the potential customer is instead connected to a regional sales representative, who will receive a commission if a person buys the product. (See the second link in the References section.) The American Heart Association released a statement saying that there is no literature or research currently available to state that chelation is effective for any medicinal purposes besides the treatment of heavy metal poisoning, such as lead.