Published reviews have concluded that dexrazoxane (Zinecard, an iron-chelating agent), carvedilol (Coreg, a beta-blocker), valsartan (Diovan, an angiotensin receptor blocker), statins (a class of cholesterol-lowering medications), and enalapril (Vasotec, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor [ACE]-inhibitor), are effective in preventing heart muscle dysfunction and reducing cardiac events in patients treated with anthracyclines (Kalam 2013
Results can vary widely depending on the individual, their lifestyle habits, overall health, and whether theyre pairing therapy with nutrition, exercise, sleep, and strength training
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For example, a small study with eight healthy elderly adults and a control group of eight younger subjects had the elderly take 0.81 mmol NAC per kg per day (around 132 mg/kg/day) and 1.33 mmol glycine/kg/day (roughly 100 mg/ kg/day) for 14 days