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Cholesterol crystals may promote arterial thrombosis via arteriosclerotic plaque disruption and erosion.
In my previous blog, How do the Majority of Heart Attacks Occur? Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. demonstrates how the greatest percentage of heart attacks (87.5%) occur when newly formed plaques on the inside of our arteries rupture, causing a clot to form, and thus blocking the flow of blood. This little-known fact comes as a...
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring, waxy substance primarily synthesized by the liver. Cholesterol is necessary to form cell membranes, to produce hormones like testosterone and estrogen, to transform sunlight into Vitamin D which helps build our bones and strengthens our immune system, and to synthesize bile acids which aid in the digestion of fat. Cholesterol...
High serum concentrations of cholesterol crystals may elevate vascular inflammation in cardiovascular ailments and atherosclerosis risk.
High consumption of dietary cholesterol promotes the development of vascular diseases.
The Biblical figure Daniel is possibly best known for spending time in a den of lions, but these days he's almost as well known for his dinner plate. Many people choose to emulate Daniel's abstemious eating style for a short duration for either health or spiritual purposes. Known as a "Daniel Fast," the eating plan...
Low intake of cholesterol and saturated fats may cut down coronary heart disease and stroke risk.
High plasma cholesterol levels are associated with the presence of tendon pain and the development of abnormal tendon structure.
Depending on the site, high consumption of cholesterol may increase cancer development risk in healthy adults.
It is truly a joy to see people off of their medications because they no longer need those medications. Seeing them no longer suffering from the results of diseases previously on their list makes me as happy as it makes them. When patients are able to check off yet another disease that has come under...
