
4 Factors that Clear Plaque in your Arteries
Physionic
Mar 27, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Lower LDL to activate plaque-clearing mechanisms
Lowering LDL levels in the blood is believed to be a prerequisite for the body's other plaque-clearing mechanisms to become effective.
Reverse plaque by lowering LDL, reducing blood pressure, and losing weight
The three most important factors shown to associate with reversing plaque are lowering LDL, reducing blood pressure, and losing weight.
Reverse arterial plaque without mandatory exercise
There is some evidence of arterial plaque reversal without exercise, making it a helpful but not strictly necessary component for success.
Leverage exercise-induced shear stress to boost anti-inflammatory response
The temporary increase in blood pressure during exercise creates shear stress that causes artery-lining cells to release anti-inflammatory molecules.
Utilize HDL particles to clear cholesterol crystals from arteries
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles can interact with plaque to pick up cholesterol crystals and remove them from the artery wall.
Get a medical stress test before starting exercise regimen
If you have developed some degree of atherosclerosis, it is very important to get a medical stress test to ensure you can safely start an exercise regimen.
Manage high blood pressure to reduce arterial inflammation
Chronic high blood pressure causes the cells lining your arteries to become inflammatory, which attracts more immune cells and accelerates plaque growth.
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