Here you'll find answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:I had a Vap test done and I have high levels of lipoprotein(a). Are there some supplements that I can take to help lower these levels?A Vap test is a measurement of your cholesterol levels. This test gives doctors so much more information as to where your risk for potential disease or conditions really lies. A type of cholesterol, lipoprotein(a), can be a little difficult to bring down. However you might want to consider taking a niacin supplement, omega-3s, and eating walnuts.I have a 50 percent blockage in the left coronary artery and a 40 percent in my right. My doctor says to just watch and wait, but I would rather be more proactive. Do you have any suggestions on how to prevent this from getting worse?Your coronary arteries are the two major arteries on both sides of your neck. These arteries are the major blood vessels in your body and are responsible for carrying oxygen, nutrients, and blood to your heart. Once these become clogged with plaque, there's a greater risk for developing heart disease, having a heart attack, or stroke.Dr. Mike suggests taking vitamin K2 (MK4 & MK7), pine bark extract, and you may also want to consider chelation therapy.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.877.711.5211) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.