
How to Reverse Heart Disease – part 2
Dr. Esselstyn was a guest speaker at the February 2014 McDougall Advanced Study Weekend in Santa Rosa, CA.
Heart disease and strokes occur when a plaque buildup, known as atherosclerosis, accumulates inside arteries and blood vessels. This plaque is made up of pockets of cholesterol-rich fatty material that builds up beneath the inner linings of the blood vessels. This process begins with damage to the endothelium (the thin layer of cells that line the inner walls of our arteries). Endothelial cell injury can be caused by bacterial or viral infection, oxidative stress, turbulent blood flow, stress or dietary intake. Endothelial cells produce nitric oxide which is essential to protecting our blood vessels. It keeps our blood flowing smoothly. It is the strongest dilator (widener) of our blood vessels. It inhibits the formation of blockages (plaques) and it inhibits inflammation. Fewer functioning endothelial cells results in less production of the protective nitric oxide. Without enough nitric oxide the plaque blockages build up and grow creating eventually heart disease and strokes.
Dr. Esselstyn was a guest speaker at the February 2014 McDougall Advanced Study Weekend in Santa Rosa, CA.
Dr. Esselstyn was a guest speaker at the February 2014 McDougall Advanced Study Weekend in Santa Rosa, CA.
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