Summary of "DRINK 1 CUP A DAY to Unclog Your Arteries"
Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques to Unclog Arteries
Understand Root Causes of Artery Plaque
- Endothelial damage (damage to the artery’s inner lining) triggers inflammation and plaque buildup.
- Plaque consists of calcium, cholesterol, and protein as a repair response.
- Nitric oxide levels drop with endothelial damage, leading to higher blood pressure, clotting risk, inflammation, and artery stiffness.
Boost Nitric Oxide Naturally
- Sun exposure (provides vitamin D and infrared rays) increases nitric oxide.
- Nasal breathing enhances nitric oxide production.
- Magnesium supplementation supports nitric oxide levels.
- Beetroot powder is a direct source of nitric oxide.
- Cacao powder stimulates enzymes that produce nitric oxide in the body.
Reverse Cholesterol Buildup (Reverse Cholesterol Transport - RCT)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) helps remove cholesterol from arteries.
- Exercise promotes cholesterol transport back to the liver.
- Fasting (reducing meal frequency) supports cholesterol clearance.
- Low-carb diets reduce liver fat and inflammation, improving artery health.
Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
- Avoid high intake of refined sugars and starches to reduce inflammation and endothelial damage.
- Maintain a low-carb diet to reduce liver fat and prevent excess cholesterol production.
- Ensure sufficient bile salts for cholesterol elimination; gallbladder removal can impair this.
- Increase magnesium intake to regulate calcium in arteries, aiding muscle relaxation and blood pressure control.
- Vitamin K2 helps prevent arterial calcification by directing calcium to bones and teeth.
- Polyphenols (plant antioxidants) protect the endothelial layer.
The One Drink to Help Unclog Arteries
Raw Cacao Powder with High Flavonols
- Acts like “exercise in a cup” by stimulating nitric oxide production.
- Improves vasodilation, blood flow, and reduces arterial stiffness.
- Effects are cumulative and can reverse arterial aging.
- Also benefits brain, skin, and other organs.
Preparation Tips:
- Mix cacao powder with warm (not boiling) water.
- Optionally add beetroot powder for extra nitric oxide.
- Avoid consuming cacao simultaneously with caffeinated coffee (caffeine causes vasoconstriction).
- Add magnesium glycinate or a pinch of sea salt for additional heart support.
- Use organic cacao powder if possible to avoid pesticide residues.
Additional Notes
- The body produces most cholesterol; dietary cholesterol is not the main cause of artery plaque.
- Insulin acts as a protective mechanism removing sugar from blood, but over time this system can fail, leading to diabetes.
- Maintaining nitric oxide levels and reducing sugar intake are crucial for artery health.
Presenters / Sources
- Dr. Ber (primary presenter and expert referenced)
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
