
This Mineral Deficiency is causing Calcified Arteries.
Physionic
Jul 2, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Recognize calcified plaque as safer than soft plaque
Contrary to popular belief, soft, non-calcified plaque is more dangerous than calcified plaque, which is more stable.
Prevent artery calcification with a high potassium diet
A study in mice demonstrated that a low potassium diet causes significant calcium deposits in the arteries, while a high potassium diet prevents them.
Maintain potassium levels to prevent artery cells from becoming bone-like
With low potassium, smooth muscle cells in your arteries can begin to act like bone cells, increasing gene expression for bone cell factors and decreasing muscle-centric genes.
Incorporate potassium-rich foods to combat arterial calcification
Some excellent food sources of potassium to potentially combat arterial calcification include apricots, white beans, lima beans, salmon, and tuna.
Broaden cardiovascular health assessment beyond arterial calcification
Focusing only on arterial calcification as a risk indicator for heart disease is likely an incomplete assessment of cardiovascular health.
Address low potassium to prevent arterial calcification
At low potassium levels, smooth muscle cells in the arteries absorb calcium like a vacuum cleaner, which may be a precursor to calcification.
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