Heart Health

WATCH: Factors That Cause
Inflammation in the Body

Heart health encompasses a wide range of conditions, and I’ve spent my entire career treating and studying all of them. To maximize your heart health, there are two things you must do. One is to prevent inflammation in your body—because inflammation (not cholesterol) is the true cause of heart disease. The other is to make sure your heart is getting the nutrients it needs to function at its best. In this center, I explain more about these two steps and how you can use them to address your specific cardiovascular concerns.

Latest News & Research

A New Study Shows L-Carnitine is Heart-Protective

by Dr. Stephen Sinatra

L-carnitine is still a winner. If anything from the earlier negative study is confirmed, I believe it will link gut bacteria with the overconsumption of meat that contains unnatural hormones, insecticides, and pesticides.

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Filed Under: Heart Health, Food and Nutrition, Nutrients and Additives

Cholesterol Tests You Need To Have

by Dr. Stephen Sinatra

New cholesterol tests such as the Vertical Auto Profile and the Lipoprotein Particle Profile can flag the most dangerous subtypes of cholesterol and help you manage your cholesterol levels more effectively.

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Filed Under: Cholesterol, Heart Health,

Cut Down on Meat to Lower Your Heart-Health Risk

by Dr. Stephen Sinatra

How much meat is healthy? For best health, follow the 80/20 rule, where only 20 percent of the diet is from animal sources such as fish, chicken, lamb, and even buffalo.

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Filed Under: Food and Nutrition, Heart Health