Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

80% of Heart Attacks & Strokes Happen Because of THIS

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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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INSIGHT

Clots, Not Cholesterol

  • Clots, not cholesterol, cause over 80% of heart attacks and strokes.
  • These clots can form rapidly, in less than 5 seconds.
INSIGHT

Clots and Artery Repair

  • Clots are the body's response to injury, forming to fix holes in arteries.
  • The body should dissolve clots after repair, but this process sometimes fails.
ADVICE

Clot Prevention

  • Avoid smoking, pollution, alcohol, and birth control pills to minimize artery damage.
  • These factors contribute to inflammation and increase the risk of clots.
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