The Complete Heart Health Protocol: What Your Cholesterol Test Misses & What to Eat

Take a deep dive into heart health and uncover what causes a heart attack and what increases your risk for heart disease. Learn the signs and symptoms of heart disease that most people miss, plus the best foods for heart health and how to support a healthy heart long term.

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0:00 LDL levels

2:06 Small-dense LDL vs. large-buoyant LDL

3:55 The Mediterranean Diet for heart health

9:01 LDL and heart attacks

13:19 Grip strength and heart health

14:54 Other hand clues for heart health

19:55 What is metabolic disease?

23:17 Insulin resistance and metabolic health

30:00 The best meal for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease

40:24 Blood clots and heart attacks

47:07 Bad habits for heart health

55:55 Magnesium for heart health

56:52 Heart palpitations and electrolytes

1:02:50 Magnesium-rich foods

1:04:53 Magnesium glycinate for cardiovascular health

1:06:12 Clogged arteries explained

1:14:40 The best food to clean your arteries

1:17:00 What causes arterial plaque?

1:18:00 Nitric oxide and arterial health

1:19:44 How to reverse clogged arteries

LDL is not cholesterol! LDL is a lipoprotein made by the liver that transports cholesterol and other important compounds throughout the body, including vitamin E, carotenoids, and CoQ10. More than half of the people who have a heart attack have LDL levels that fall within the normal range.

Not all LDL particles behave the same. Large, buoyant LDL is nonpathogenic, while small, dense LDL is more closely associated with inflammation and cardiovascular risk.

Many heart attacks can occur with few or no warning signs. Grip strength offers insight into overall cardiovascular health, and even your hands can reveal signs that may be connected to your risk of heart disease.

Metabolic disease goes far beyond difficulty losing weight. It reflects problems at the cellular level, where cells struggle to produce and use energy efficiently. Mitochondrial dysfunction is closely connected with chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Plaque, cholesterol, and calcium are only part of the picture. Many heart attacks and strokes ultimately occur when a blood clot blocks blood flow, making clot formation an important part of understanding heart disease and protecting long-term heart health.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio:

Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, 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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Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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