Heart Disease Is Not Caused by One Thing – The Hidden System Disruptions Driving Cardiovascular Risk with Dr. Christian Jenski | Heart Disease | E143

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What if cardiovascular disease isn’t caused by just one problem… but by dozens of small disruptions happening throughout the body?

In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Christian Jenski conclude their cardiovascular series with a deep dive into the hidden factors that influence vascular health, inflammation, and long-term disease risk.

They explore how cardiovascular disease is connected to far more than cholesterol alone, including hormone balance, inflammation, methylation, oral health, gut function, sleep, trauma, environmental toxins, and chronic infections. The conversation also highlights why many “normal” tests can miss early dysfunction, and how upstream markers may reveal risk years before a major event occurs.

This episode offers a systems-based perspective on prevention and longevity, emphasizing that understanding the body as an interconnected network can help uncover deeper root causes and create more personalized approaches to care.

Key Topics Covered

• Why cardiovascular disease is about more than cholesterol alone
• How endothelial health influences aging and disease risk
• The role of homocysteine and methylation in vascular function
• Why hormone imbalances can increase cardiovascular risk
• The connection between hot flashes, erectile dysfunction, and vascular dysfunction
• How chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions affect the arteries
• The impact of environmental toxins, mold exposure, and air quality on vascular health
• Why oral health and the oral microbiome influence blood pressure and heart disease
• The connection between gut health, nitric oxide, and vascular function
• How sleep apnea, stress, PTSD, and trauma can contribute to cardiovascular risk
• The importance of advanced testing and individualized interpretation
• Why early dysfunction often appears years before disease is visible on standard testing

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