Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

80% of Heart Attacks & Strokes Happen Because of THIS

Mar 5, 2025

The podcast delves into the surprising truth about heart attacks and strokes, pinpointing clots as the real culprits. It discusses various contributing factors, such as smoking, stress, and refined starches. The role of calcium, particularly in postmenopausal women, is highlighted, emphasizing its connection to clotting. Listeners learn about the protective benefits of vitamin K2, magnesium, and nitric oxide in heart health. Additionally, keto, intermittent fasting, and exercise are presented as lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of dangerous clots.

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Heart attacks and strokes are primarily caused by rapidly forming clots influenced by lifestyle factors like smoking and stress.

Vitamin K2, along with vitamin D and magnesium, plays a vital role in regulating calcium levels and preventing unhealthy clotting.

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Understanding the True Causes of Clots

Most heart attacks and strokes are caused by clots rather than cholesterol, plaque, or calcium buildup in arteries. Clots can form rapidly in response to artery damage and are influenced by various factors, including smoking, environmental pollutants, and high-stress situations. Cigarette smoke introduces harmful chemicals that lead to artery inflammation, while stress, such as bereavement, can significantly increase clotting risk. Other triggers include excessive alcohol consumption and infections, particularly chronic infections that affect overall health and blood viscosity.

Understanding Clots: The Real Culprit Behind Heart Attacks and Strokes

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If someone dies from a heart attack or stroke, their death is typically the result of a clot. A clot can form in less than 5 seconds! Usually, your body should form a clot, fix the hole in the artery, then dissolve the clot, but this doesn’t always happen.

Clots can be caused by the following:

•Smoking

•Pollution/chemicals

•Alcohol

•Birth control pills

•Stress

•Surgery

•Endurance sports

•Refined starches

•Infection

•High blood sugar

•Inflammation

Excess calcium in the arteries can also trigger clotting, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Postmenopausal women who take large amounts of calcium are at a much greater risk for blood clots.

Calcium is involved in over 15 different clotting factors. Vitamin K2 prevents calcium from building up in the soft tissues and arteries. It is found in dairy, butter, and other fatty foods. Always take vitamin D with vitamin K2.

Magnesium is another important calcium regulator. It helps prevent calcium from entering the soft tissues, as well as arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation.

Nitric oxide can reduce clotting. Vitamin D, L-arginine, and sunlight can increase nitric oxide to help prevent heart attack. Polyphenols, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids all support heart health and may help reduce your risk of clotting.

Keto and intermittent fasting can help reduce clotting by reducing inflammation in your arteries. Regular moderate exercise is vital in preventing clotting. Garlic and onion are also essential. Nattokinase, serrapeptase, and bromelain can be taken as supplements to prevent clotting.

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Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

80% of Heart Attacks & Strokes Happen Because of THIS

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding the True Causes of Clots

Preventing Clots Through Nutrition and Lifestyle

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts