Heart Disease

First and foremost, it is crucial to develop a comprehensive understanding of how blood vessels become hardened, damaged, and susceptible to plaque formation. This process involves several factors that contribute to the progression of cardiovascular disease.

• Excess iron that is unmanaged by copper and manganese will be in its unbound form that can create large amounts of hydroxyl radicals that can damage the heart and surrounding endothelial tissues. It is crucial to also balance iron with potassium, magnesium and a modest amount of calcium.

• Excess Omega 6 fats, which contain multiple double bonds and are vulnerable to the lipid peroxidation process. This peroxidation process can lead to damage in every cell of the body and the endothelium of blood vessels. When the endothelium becomes damaged, it must be repaired and since Omega 6 fats also results in the oxidation of LDL cholesterol macrophages in the body recognize it as foreign and engulf it. And this happens while it is trying to repair the damaged walls (endothelium) resulting in a pileup at damaged sites. This will progress to vaso constriction, increased blood pressure, formation of blood clots and heart disease.

• Plant sterols mimic human cholesterol and can lead to the formation of crystals inside of arterial plaque being a contributor to eventual eruptions and clots in the artery. They are found concentrated in inappropriately large numbers in seed oils. They are also generally quite high in nuts and seeds. They remain somewhat elevated in olive and avocado oil while being of significant enough concentrations in nuts, seeds and whole avocados.

• Zero calorie sweeteners elevate insulin levels, this insulin floats freely in the blood without a job leading to inflammation and glycation in arterial walls.

• High fructose corn syrups increase insulin at higher and more prolonged concentrations than are suitable for human biology.

• Inadequate quantity of Vitamin K2 in the diet. Vitamin K2 plays a crucial role in activating matrix Gla protein (MGP), which helps prevent calcium deposition in arterial walls and soft tissues. Without sufficient Vitamin K2, calcium deposition can occur, further contributing to the hardening of blood vessels.

• Vitamin D without adequate K2 exacerbates the problem. Vitamin D increases the intestinal absorption of calcium, which, when combined with insufficient K2, compounds the issue. Many individuals consume calcium-rich foods and Vitamin D supplements without accompanying K2 intake.

• Sedentary lifestyle also contributes to the thickening of blood and an increase in blood pressure, further worsening the condition of blood vessels.

The heart and stroke foundation promotes the use of omega 6 seed oils for their ability to reduce LDL cholesterol. These oils drastically reduce the amount of healthy LDL in the bloodstream while increasing the circulation of oxidized LDL. Like sending fire trucks on fire to put out a burning building. Now, consider the consumption of saturated fat from animal foods, similar to our ancestors, but with less of the fragile double bond omega 6 fats. Lets present our bodies fire department with flowers, fund the purchase of additional fire trucks, perform maintenance on the fleet. Supplying our bodies with the appropriate amount of quality saturated fats from ruminant animals is that equivalent.

It is essential to put an end to the debate once and for all: there is no such thing as "bad" cholesterol. Cholesterol is produced by the body and is necessary for the proper functioning of organs. The problem arises when cholesterol or the body becomes inflamed through other pathways described earlier. This demonstrates why drugs like Crestor are not the solution and have shown limited efficacy in preventing heart attacks, as indicated by their own published studies. In fact, Crestor is another product of the pharmaceutical industry's billion-dollar drug cartels, depleting citizens' tax dollars and compromising their health. Merely suppressing LDL cholesterol is not the pathway to health; the focus should be on reducing the elements that oxidize it. Excess free fatty acids and other lipids can also be reduced through dietary intervention.