Stents May be the Patch, But Whats the Fix? – Dr.Berg

Stents are sometimes useful, but they cause many problems.

Timestamps:
0:00 Stents are just a temporary fix, but I explain the long-term solution
1:40 Although stents are useful in certain situations, I think they’re overused
2:45 High levels of insulin are often behind inflamed arteries
4:40 I recommend these two things as the long-term solution to healthy arteries

In this video, I explain the cascade of problems that can be caused by stents. Originally, medical providers used angioplasty as a procedure to clear blocked arteries. The problem with this is that a condition called restenosis, in which the tissue grows back, can happen. Then stents were created; they are a metal mesh inserted into the artery to keep it open. Retenosis would still occur, just less often.

Then a drug-eluting stent was created, which helped, but led to the side effect of thrombosis (clotting). In response came dual antiplatelet therapy. But once you come off this treatment, you’re still subject to heart problems. Some doctors decide to leave people on this treatment indefinitely; the problem with this is that your risk of bleeding increases. This is especially risky if you need surgery or are injured. Stents are useful in certain situations, but they’re overused.

First of all, clogged arteries aren’t just a plumbing problem. There’s always some kind of damage to the artery that triggers the cascade effect, beginning with inflammation. Then your body sends cholesterol, calcium, and protein as a band-aid for the damage. In the presence of nutrient deficiency this bandage process is accelerated, especially if you’re low on vitamin E, vitamin C, or certain B vitamins, or certain other nutrients that protect against oxidative damage from inflammation.

High levels of insulin are often behind inflammation in the arteries. People who consume too many carbohydrates, not too much fat, have high insulin. Low vitamin K2 is also a problem, because K2 helps keep calcium out of your arteries. And the source of vitamin K2 is fatty foods, so if you’re getting the recommendation to lower your fat consumption, that will deprive you of K2. Not to mention that being put on a statin to lower cholesterol increases your insulin resistance and insulin level. And other issues!

I recommend you do your own research on the relationship between arteries and insulin. As well, go on a healthy ketogenic diet and combine it with intermittent fasting. Then you have a chance of minimizing the real problem, and eliminate the need for stents.

Dr Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Stents are a temporary fix for clogged arteries, and come with many problems.