How to improve cardio health?
Ellie Wright is an acupuncturist practicing in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Wright evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points... more
Reducing cardio risk sometimes does not require much. One simple way is to support healthy levels of nitric oxide and homocysteine and supplementing if there is a deficiency. Nitric oxide has a therapeutic role in reducing hypertension and cardiovascular risk because it acts as a vasodilator.
Nitric oxide plays in role in improving blood flow in sexual function, cognitive, wound healing, blood sugar, and exercise performance. There are many factors that affect nitric oxide levels and homocysteine: aging, diet, mediation, stomach acids, genetics (MTHFR gene), and chemical exposure. The most important is to have a diet rich in nitric oxide which is found in most fruits and vegetables. These vegetables are very high in nitrates: arugula, boy Choy, lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, celery, red beetroot, radish. However, as we age we might are not able to assimilate these nutrients and need a higher dose.
An intake of precursors to nitric oxides, 3 amino acids, and folate are also needed for synthesis. Homocysteine testing is highly encouraged to evaluate cardiovascular risk, dementia, and cancer risk. Doing DNA methylation testing in finding out if there is BH4 pathway deficiency which plays a role in nitric oxide production. Understanding your personal methylation profile as well as the adequate combination of amino acids and cofactors like B vitamins are essential in cardio health success.
Dr. Ellie Wright, NMD
Glendale, AZ
http://magnoliapersonalizedmedicine.com
623-734-2473
