by Kelley Herring
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a tiny inflammatory factor that plays a big role in your risk of heart disease. Because CRP is stimulated by blood sugar, keeping your blood sugar low is important in preventing heart-harming events. In fact, the higher your blood sugar level, the more C-reactive protein produced in the body and the greater the risk of cardiovascular complications.
A recent report published by the American Heart Association/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (AHA/CDC) duo indicates that CRP measurements may provide important information for assessing heart disease beyond that which may be obtained from established risk factors.
The good news is that what you eat plays a big role in keeping yor CRP levels low. Learn about how a low glycemic diet, packed with fruits, veggies and healthy fats can help keep CRP levels in check.
High Homocysteine Levels
Double Heart Attack... and Triple Stroke Risk!
Homocysteine (Hcy) is a dangerous protein by-product that’s associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and even deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
The good news is that you can get your body to convert this dangerous substance into a harmless amino acid… just by getting enough of these three vitamins.
Learn which vitamins you need to keep your homocysteine low, the ideal level of Hcy you should have in your blood and how to get tested in 20 Lifesaving Tests Your Doctor Hasn’t Performed (And Should!) and Smart Cooks Age Better.
