Get in the habit of protecting your endothelium!

What?!

"What's that?!," you ask?

We'll get to that in just a sec...

First, I want you to know that when you protect your endothelium, you PREVENT or REVERSE these SIX common health problems:

1. Dementia
2. Erectile Dysfunction
3. Heart Disease (CVD)
4. High Blood Pressure
5. Kidney Disease
6. Stroke

Endothelial cells line the inner walls of all blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries!

Together, these cells form a layer known as the endothelium.

When healthy, the endothelium is a thin, slick layer that:

• Regulates blood flow
• Prevents clot formation
• Controls inflammation
• Releases Nitric Oxide (NO) - a molecule that dilates blood vessels and keeps them flexible!

When endothelial cells are healthy, they're like Teflon - blood flows smoothly.

When damaged, the endothelial cells become like Velcro - sticky, inflamed, and prone to trapping cholesterol and toxins.

Animal-Based Foods Damage Endothelial Cells in 4 Ways:

1. High Saturated Fat Content
2. TMAO Production
3. Oxidative Stress
4. Post-Meal Inflammation

RESULT: Atherosclerosis

How does this happen?!

1. High Saturated Fat Content

Animal products such as meat, poultry, pork, dairy, and eggs are all rich in saturated fat, which:

• Increases LDL cholesterol
• Leads to arterial plaque buildup
• Reduces Nitric Oxide (NO) production, impairing vessel dilation

RESULT: Stiff, inflamed, narrow arteries

2. TMAO Production

Carnitine and choline (which are abundant in animal products) are converted by gut bacteria into TMAO (trimethylamine-N-oxide)

TMAO causes:

• Endothelial inflammation
• Thickening of artery walls
• Accelerated plaque formation

RESULT: Increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure

3. Oxidative Stress

• Animal-based diets create free radicals and oxidative stress, damaging the endothelial lining & DNA
• Cooking methods (grilling, roasting, frying) increase harmful compounds like AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products)

RESULT: DNA Damage, premature aging of blood vessels

4. Post-Meal Inflammation

• Just ONE single, high-fat animal-based meal can trigger temporary endothelial dysfunction for 4-6 hours.
• Repeatedly impairs endothelial function
• Repeated exposure creates chronic inflammation and loss of vascular flexibility.

RESULT: Atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries)

Why Is Endothelial Damage SO Dangerous?!

It's the FIRST step in virtually all chronic diseases, especially:

1. Dementia
2. Erectile Dysfunction (like a canary in a coalmine, a red flag for CVD)
3. Heart Disease
4. High Blood Pressure
5. Kidney Disease (animal proteins are acid-forming & overload the kidneys)
6. Stroke

Once damaged, the endothelium becomes a breeding ground for plaque, clots, and inflammation - the perfect storm for chronic diseases.

Plant-Based Diets Heal the Endothelium!

• Rich in antioxidants (from fruits, vegetables, legumes)
• Increases Nitric Oxide (NO) via leafy greens (like kale, spinach, arugula)
• Reduces TMAO, AGEs, Saturated Fat, & Cholesterol
• Lowers inflammation markers (like CRP)
• Halt and reverse Heart Disease by healing the endothelial lining

Your healthy endothelium = vibrant blood flow, lower disease risk, longer life!

A plant-based diet is also a compassionate diet, rooted in non-violence, saving humans and animals alike!

I'm a shamanic practitioner trained in Energy Healing, Plants (Nutritional Herbalist), and Purpose.

If you're ready to heal physically, mentally-emotionally, and spiritually, I'm your gal!

For a free consultation to work with me one-to-one, call or text: 480-259-7140

or e-mail: Theresa@11thhourshaman.com

Our diet can heal 90% of the chronic diseases known today.

But when that doesn't get you all the way there, then herbs and energy healing will help bridge that gap!

The two most powerful influencers of our biochemistry and our health are:

#1: Our THOUGHTS

#2: Our Diet

Reach out today to book your consultation!

480-259-7140

Theresa@11thHourShaman.com

Compassionate Choices = Healthy Outcomes

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