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Have you ever pondered what the absolute best meal is to help cleanse your arteries? We often think about all the things we shouldn’t eat, but today, let’s discover and talk about what you should be eating to keep your heart happy and your arteries clear. It might surprise you, as it goes against a lot of popular advice out there.
Understanding Your Arteries: The Endothelial Layer
To figure out what to eat for healthy arteries, we need to check at the inside lining of these crucial bl00d vessels. This lining is called the endothelial layer, and it’s super crucial for your overall health. Think of it as the control center for your blood flow.
This layer does a lot of jobs:
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- Controls blood pressure: It helps control whether your bl00d pressure is high or low, keeping it in a healthy range.
- Acts as a filter: Especially in places like your kidneys, where bl00d vessels refines waste, the endothelial layer plays a big part.
- Prevents clots: It helps make sure your bl00d flows smoothly without forming dangerous clots.
- Encourages your immune system: It also has a role in maintaining your body’s defenses strong.
One interesting thing about this layer is that it prefers glucose as its main fuel. Now, you don’t have to consume sugar to get this glucose; your body can easily make it. But here’s the catch: this layer also needs insulin to use that glucose. If you have insulin resistance, your arteries might not be getting the fuel they need, even if there’s glucose around.
The Power of Nitric Oxide
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