Triglycerides Are The Cardiovascular Disease Culprit

Triglycerides Are The Cardiovascular Disease Culprit

The cardiovascular disease statistics are terrifying:

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally -- responsible for an estimated 17.1 million deaths worldwide in 2004, with 5.7 million due to stroke. (The World Health Organization, WHO)

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and 87% of all cases are attributed to ischemic stroke, occurring when the supply of blood to the brain is obstructed. (The American Stroke Association)

One of the primary problems is obstruction or blockage in the cardiovascular system, which is typically caused by the build-up of fatty deposits inside blood vessels (atherosclerosis). We know that a deficiency in nitric oxide is what allows the build up of arterial deposits.

A study by researchers in Denmark revealed that increasing levels of non-fasting triglycerides are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in men and women. Higher cholesterol levels were associated with greater stroke risk in men only. Details of this novel, 33-year study are now available online in Annals of Neurology, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Neurological Association. Findings revealed that in women, triglycerides levels of 1-2 mmol/L (89-177 mg/dL) carried a relative risk of 1.2 and levels of 5 mmol/L (443 mg/dL) or greater were associated with a 3.9-fold greater risk, as compared with women whose triglycerides levels were less than 1 mmol/L (89 mg/dL). At similar triglyceride levels, men had a relative risk that ranged from 1.2 to 2.3. Increasing cholesterol levels did not associate with greater risk of ischemic stroke, except in men whose cholesterol levels were equal to 9 mmol/L (348 mg/dL) or more (relative risk of 4.4). The study's lead author stated "Our findings suggest that levels of non-fasting triglycerides should be included in stroke prevention guidelines which currently focus on total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels."

The medical evidence is clear that a deficiency in nitric oxide is associated with all major risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Restoring nitric oxide levels and reducing triglycerides should be the first line of defense for people at risk.For more information about triglycerides, nitric oxide and cardiovascular health, visit www.neogenis.com

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