Hidden Cause of Heart Dangers

[Dr. Oz And Dr. Roizen] Hidden Cause of Heart Dangers By Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs You hear a lot about bad LDL cholesterol and good HDL cholesterol. But it turns out that when it comes to heart health, that’s not the whole story. Lipoprotein(a) is a particle in your blood that is made up of fats and proteins. Everyone has some, but for around 20% of people there’s too much, and it can attach LDL cholesterol to your aortic heart valve and artery walls, causing inflammation of heart tissue and cardiovascular disease. Most of the time, elevated Lp(a) levels result from a genetic predisposition, which can be spotted with a simple blood test. Special: [Popular Drink Linked to Alzheimer's Disease?]( It’s smart to have a test if you have a family history of early cardiovascular disease or aortic valve disease; if you have LDL cholesterol over 70 mg/dL, even though you take medicine to lower it; and/or you have heart or blood vessel disease even though your doctor says your cholesterol and triglyceride levels are normal. When people develop elevated Lp(a) without any genetic trigger, it may be caused by hyperthyroid or hypothyroid conditions, as well as chronic kidney or liver disease. How do you lower Lp(a)? You can’t do it directly, but you can protect your heart by eating fiber-filled produce, exercising, sleeping for seven to eight hours nightly, managing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking — and, most importantly, by getting your LDL below 50 mg/dL. Currently, there are three Lp(a)-lowering medications in phase 3 trials; we’ll let you know when any are approved. --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR --------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTORIAL Harvard Medical School has just revealed a disturbing link between a common drink and skyrocketing rates of Alzheimer's disease. Because this everyday drink contains shocking levels of a toxic mineral that's present in nearly 98% of Alzheimer's patients' brains… Can you guess which one it is? [A) Black Coffee (Colombian Beans) B) White Wine (Chardonnay Grapes) C) Diet Soda D) Tap Water E) Beer]( Studies show that this toxic mineral builds in our brains over time… Killing off an important molecule that’s key for keeping our precious memories intact. Which not only leads to forgetfulness and “senior moments” as you age… But it’s also a shocking newly discovered root cause of Alzheimer’s disease. If you think it’s the drinks that contain alcohol… You might want to think again. This will surprise you! [Click here to see this memory destroying drink now](. --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Doctors: Dr. Mike Roizen is chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Mehmet Oz is professor emeritus at Columbia University. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers. --------------------------------------------------------------- You received this Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. [Recommend]( Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen to a friend or [unsubscribe]( from our list. We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy](. This email was sent by: Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen 362 N. Haverhill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 USA