by Dr Simone | Jul 27, 2017 | Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Disease, Charles B SimoneMD, Dr Simone, Inflammation, Linus Pauling PhD
Dr Pauling found that Lipoprotein(a) increases when vitamin C levels are low, perhaps as a protective mechanism since Lipoprotein(a) binds to weakened arterial walls (less collagen and elastin fibers) to repair damage – like a patch. Dr. Pauling thought cardiovascular disease is a form of chronic pre-scurvy. Read what he recommends.
by Dr Simone | Nov 11, 2016 | Cancer and Nutrition, Cardiovascular Disease, Health Policy, Nutrients, Nutrition, Sugar
High lipoprotein(a), Lp(a), found in 20% of people’s blood is a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), cardiovascular disease (CVD) including aortic stenosis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, stroke, cancer, and diabetes mellitus.