Atherosclerosis Defense Blueprint: Power of raising your CRF Score

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Improving your CRF Score leads to anti-atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis is a progressive and chronic vascular disease characterized by the gradual buildup of plaques within the arteries. These plaques are composed of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste, calcium, and other materials, forming thickened and hardened areas along the arterial walls.

The process begins with damage or injury to the inner lining of the arteries, known as the endothelium. Factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, smoking, diabetes, and inflammation can contribute to this endothelial damage. Subsequently, circulating cholesterol particles, particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, can infiltrate the damaged areas of the arterial walls.

As LDL cholesterol accumulates within the damaged regions, it undergoes modifications and becomes oxidized, triggering an inflammatory response. This inflammation attracts immune cells, primarily macrophages, which engulf the oxidized LDL cholesterol, forming foam cells within the arterial walls. Over time, this process leads to the formation of plaques, comprised of fatty deposits, cellular debris, and calcium, causing the arteries to narrow and stiffen.

Atherosclerosis progression can lead to various cardiovascular complications, including coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

If you do not raise your CRF Score then you will accelerate this dangerous disease.