Key to your heart health? The lining of your arteries!

This lining, called the endothelium, “is the single-celled layer lining the arteries of the body. In fact, it’s the most extensive organ system in the human body. It’s also a recipient of the abuse our bodies receive, a fragile organ that injury transforms into a plaque-lined landmine” explains Dr. J. Cooke of Stanford.

“A healthy endothelium is like Teflon, a nonstick surface that enhances the flow of blood. By contrast, an unhealthy endothelium is like Velcro, with white blood cells and platelets sticking to it.   When the lining of the blood vessel in healthy cells don’t stick, clots don’t form, arteries don’t harden, and you won’t die of a heart attack or stroke.”

The ENDO PAT 2000 described in the previous news post measures the health of your endothelium.

So what causes problems here?  High fat foods, frequent fast foods, foods that cause inflammation, high blood pressure, high LDL, high homocysteine levels, prolonged periods of stress, and smoking are some of the main culprits.

Learn more about how to protect yourself. . .

This lining, called the endothelium, “is the single-celled layer lining the arteries of the body. In fact, it’s the most extensive organ system in the human body. It’s also a recipient of the abuse our bodies receive, a fragile organ that injury transforms into a plaque-lined landmine” explains Dr. J. Cooke of Stanford.

“A healthy endothelium is like Teflon, a nonstick surface that enhances the flow of blood. By contrast, an unhealthy endothelium is like Velcro, with white blood cells and platelets sticking to it.   When the lining of the blood vessel in healthy cells don’t stick, clots don’t form, arteries don’t harden, and you won’t die of a heart attack or stroke.”

The ENDO PAT 2000 described in the previous news post measures the health of your endothelium.

So what causes problems here?  High fat foods, frequent fast foods, foods that cause inflammation, high blood pressure, high LDL, high homocysteine levels, prolonged periods of stress, and smoking are some of the main culprits.

Learn more about how to protect yourself. . .