10 Reasons You Could Have a Heart Attack or Stroke (Prevent Heart Attack & Strokes)

Here are 10 reasons you could develop a heart attack or a stroke. And you could do something about them today. If you want to. All that is required is you get tested for these risk factors of heart disease and strokes and you take steps to reverse these heart attack and stroke risks. This is how to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Below are possible causes of a heart attack or stroke 1. Low Vitamin K levels Vitamin K is important in the health of your arteries. Studies have shown that vitamin K in particular vitamin K2 does prevent calcifications in arteries. Therefore, low levels of vitamin K is a punch on your arteries that is easily preventable.. 2. Low Free Testosterone A low level of free testosterone puts you at risk of having calcium deposits in your arteries in particular the coronary arteries supplying blood and nutrients to your heart and the carotid arteries that supply blood and nutrients to your brain. The fact that low free testosterone can cause calcification in your arteries is supported by studies 3. Excess Triglycerides We tend not talk much about triglycerides, but these fats are just as bad if not worse than cholesterol in terms of how unfriendly they are to our arteries. High triglycerides contribute to hardening and thickening of our arteries. You need to watch your triglycerides closely. 4. Excess Homocysteine High homocysteine level is associated with heart disease and strokes. High homocysteine levels in the blood can damage the lining of the arteries. High levels of homocysteine may also make the blood clot more easily than it should. This increases your risk of blood vessel blockages leading to strokes and heart attacks. A common cause of excess homocysteine level is vitamin B12 deficiency 5. Excess Cholesterol Whilst some people in our society remain in denial about the role of cholesterol and heart disease because of their dietary preference, let it be known to you that cholesterol is a necessary ingredient in the inflammation that leads to hardening of your arteries. Don’t get dragged into their belief system. High Cholesterol is bad for heart and your brain health. 6. High Oxidized LDL People with coronary artery disease have high levels of oxidized LDL and this is an independent risk factor in heart disease. Oxidized LDL is the product of inflammation. Lifestyle habits like smoking that promote free radicals cause inflammation leading to high oxidized LDL 7. Excess Insulin We need insulin to survive but we don’t need a huge amount. Excess insulin levels occur in insulin resistance. This happens in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance causes the release of free fatty acids into the blood circulation. The liver cannot deal with the huge fatty acid load leaving a lot of free fatty acids in the blood circulation. These circulating free fatty acids cause hardening of arteries and over time leading to heart disease. 8. Excess Glucose A diet high in sugar will ultimately result in insulin resistance. Insulin resistance causes high glucose levels. High circulating glucose in the blood leads to heart disease through the mechanism of insulin resistance and inflammation 9. High Blood pressure People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop heart disease and strokes. High blood pressure puts added force against the artery walls. Over time, this extra pressure can damage the arteries, making them more vulnerable to the narrowing and plaque build-up causing hardening of arteries. 10. Physical inactivity Being physically inactive can lead to fatty material building up in your arteries. We also know that sedentary lifestyle causes high blood pressure. If the arteries that carry blood to your heart and brain get damaged and clogged, it can lead to a heart attack and strokes. The good news is; this is a modifiable risk factor within your control Image courtesy of Wikimedia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: Coronary_Artery_Disease.png My Wellness forum https://the2020forum.com My Blog https://thedrjoe.com Follow Dr Joe on Twitter https://twitter.com/thedrjoe Follow Dr Joe on facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedrjoe/ **Disclaimer: This content is strictly the opinion of Dr Joe, and is for informational and educational purposes only. The intention is not to provide medical advice or replace of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr Joe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

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