Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

DRINK 1 CUP A DAY to Unclog Your Arteries

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Nov 10, 2025
Discover an artery-cleansing drink that works like exercise in a cup! Learn how endothelial damage causes plaque formation and the importance of nitric oxide for cardiovascular health. Eric explains natural ways to boost nitric oxide through sunlight and magnesium, and how to reverse plaque with niacin and low-carb diets. The star ingredient, high-flavanol cacao powder, mimics the effects of moderate exercise, enhancing blood flow. Additional tips on combining cacao with beetroot make this drink a powerful heart health ally!
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INSIGHT

Endothelial Damage Drives Plaque And Clots

  • Endothelial damage triggers plaque formation as a reparative response composed of calcium, cholesterol, and protein.
  • Reduced nitric oxide from endothelial injury raises blood pressure and clot risk leading to most heart attacks.
ADVICE

Boost Nitric Oxide Daily

  • Increase nitric oxide by getting sunlight, breathing through your nose, and taking magnesium.
  • Prioritize sun exposure and nasal breathing to support vasodilation and vascular health.
INSIGHT

Reverse Cholesterol Transport Explained

  • Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) moves arterial cholesterol back to the liver for recycling.
  • Niacin, HDL, exercise, fasting, and low-carb diets speed this reverse transport process.
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