Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The #1 Overlooked Cause of Artery Calcification

Oct 5, 2023

08:12

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Today's podcast explores the overlooked cause of artery calcification: lactic acidosis. This condition is associated with health issues such as heart attacks, thrombosis, and diabetes. Hypoxia in the arteries, caused by lactic acidosis, leads to calcification. The top causes of lactic acidosis include a high-carb diet, chronic stress, and certain medications. The symptoms of lactic acidosis include breathing problems and restlessness. To combat lactic acidosis, adopt a keto diet, reduce stress, and consume natural thiamine.

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Lactic acidosis, caused by glucose metabolism, can lead to vascular calcification, emphasizing the importance of managing lactic acid levels.

Sufficient intake of natural B1 (thiamine) can prevent lactic acidosis and its associated complications, promoting optimal cardiovascular health.

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Lactic Acidosis: A Common Cause of Arterial Calcification

Lactic acidosis, a condition caused by the byproduct of glucose metabolism, can lead to various health problems, including vascular calcification. Vascular calcification is not solely a result of old age or dietary factors but can be significantly influenced by lactic acidosis induced hypoxia. Common causes of lactic acidosis include excessive carbohydrate consumption, leading to an abundance of lactate and subsequent lactic acid production, as well as chronic stress, which activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases glucose metabolism. Certain medications, such as metformin, Warfarin, and statins, as well as excessive alcohol consumption and overtraining, can also contribute to lactic acidosis. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include breathing difficulties, restlessness, and a decrease in blood pH. Fortunately, the remedy for lactic acidosis lies in obtaining sufficient amounts of natural B1 (thiamine), which can help prevent the condition and alleviate its associated effects, such as anxiety and hypoxia.

Introduction

2min

Causes and Remedies for Artery Calcification

4min

Causes of B1 Deficiency and Importance of a Proper Diet

2min

Today we’re going to talk about an overlooked cause of coronary artery calcification: lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis occurs as a byproduct of glucose metabolism.

Both lactic acidosis and lactate in the blood are associated with various health issues, including:

• Heart attacks

• Thrombosis

• Panic attacks

• Autonomic nervous system dysfunction

• Bipolar disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Sepsis

• Arrhythmia problems

• Liver disease

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Restless leg syndrome

Calcification in the arteries is not just caused by old age, consuming too much calcium, or even a vitamin K2 deficiency.

It turns out that one cause of vascular calcification is hypoxia in the arteries. Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen, and this lack of oxygen in the arteries can be caused by lactic acidosis.

The top causes of lactic acidosis:

• A high-carb diet

• An overactive sympathetic dominance situation (chronic stress)

• Metformin

• Warfarin

• Statins

• Alcohol

• Overtraining

The top symptoms of lactic acidosis are breathing problems and restlessness, especially in the leg muscles.

How to get rid of lactic acidosis:

1. Get on the keto diet

2. Reduce your stress