C-reactive protein

High C-reactive Protein 1 of the 12 leading causes ofhigh blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes Why is high C-reactive protein bad? C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important marker of inflammation in the body. CRP levels can be elevated in people with cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks, atherosclerosis and strokes. Other risk factors are […]

High Homocysteine Levels

High Homocysteine & Oxidative Stress 1 of the 12 leading causes ofhigh blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes Homocysteine Homocysteine is an amino acid produced during the metabolism of proteins. Elevated levels of homocysteine, known as hyperhomocysteinemia, are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders.  High homocysteine damages blood vessels, promotes […]

Blood Sugar and Insulin

High Blood Sugar & Insulin Levels 1 of the 12 leading causes ofhigh blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes Why is keeping your high blood sugar/insulinlevels down important? Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) means there is too much sugar in the blood because the body lacks enough insulin. Insulin helps to regulate blood sugar levels by allowing […]

Low HDL Cholesterol

High Cholesterol & The Importance Of Lowering sd-LDL 1 of the 12 leading causes ofhigh blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes The Importance Of Cholesterol Cholesterol is a key substance your body needs to stay healthy. It helps build the walls of your cells, keeping them strong and flexible. Cholesterol is also used to make […]

Nitric Oxide Deficiency

Nitric Oxide Deficiency 1 of the 12 leading causes ofhigh blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes The Nobel Prize in Medicine was won in 1998 for the discovery of the role of Nitric Oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. Why is nitric oxide so important? Nitric oxide is produced by the endothelial […]

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)& Heart Disease 1 of the 12 leading causes ofhigh blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is Coronary Artery Disease or CAD. CAD affects blood flow to your heart. Who is at risk? Every year […]

Atherosclerosis

Hardening of Arteries(Atherosclerosis) 1 of the 12 leading causes ofhigh blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes This may be hard to hear, but Atherosclerosis or hardening of your arteries started happening when you were just a child and just gets worse over time. What are the stages of Atherosclerosis? There are several stages of atherosclerosis (described below). […]