Heavy Metals and Cardiovascular Health | Heart Health
WHAT IF HEART HEALTH ISN’T JUST ABOUT CHOLESTEROL?
We spend a LOT of time talking about cholesterol, blood pressure, diet, and exercise when it comes to cardiovascular health.
But there’s another piece of the environmental picture that deserves attention:
TOXIC METAL EXPOSURE
Lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury have been investigated as cardiovascular risk factors.
Research has found associations between exposure to these metals and cardiovascular effects, including changes in blood pressure, blood vessels, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease risk.
Lead exposure, for example, has been associated with higher blood pressure, even at relatively low levels of exposure.
This is important because high blood pressure can quietly damage blood vessels over time and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
LOOKING BEYOND THE USUAL HEART HEALTH MARKERS
When we talk about cardiovascular health, it may be worth looking beyond:
Cholesterol.
Blood pressure.
Exercise.
Diet.
These are all important, but they aren't the entire picture.
Our cardiovascular system exists within the larger environment of the body, and our bodies are constantly interacting with the environment around us.
Heavy metals can enter the body through a variety of environmental and dietary sources, and some metals can accumulate over time.
That makes understanding exposure an important part of taking a broader look at overall health.
YOUR ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
Your heart is working 24/7.
Supporting cardiovascular health isn't simply about watching one number on a blood pressure monitor or focusing on one lab value.
It's about looking at the bigger picture, including nutrition, movement, blood pressure, metabolic health, and the environmental factors we're exposed to over time.
Your environment and cumulative exposure matter too.
Your heart deserves more than just a number on a blood pressure monitor. Support your heart health by removing heavy metals. And supporting it with high quality Neptune Krill Oil.
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