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Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research presented at the 2023 American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions in Boston revealed that taking blood pressure while lying down was a better predictor of high blood pressure risk than when it was taken while sitting or standing High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease, which are the two leading causes of death in the U.S. An accurate blood pressure reading allows you to take strategic steps to lower your risk A 2019 study published in Hypertension showed nearly 46% of American adults could benefit from taking their blood [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Quercetin is a natural antihistamine with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral properties This natural flavonoid is useful for boosting heart health, relieving allergy symptoms, supporting liver health and more Quercetin acts as a zinc ionophore, helping to shuttle zinc through the cellular membrane and into the cell, which is crucial for stopping virus replication Rich sources of quercetin include apples — especially the skins — onions, broccoli, cherries, berries and green tea I recommend keeping quercetin in your medicine chest for times when you feel you’re coming down with something, such as a cold or [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE If your fat intake is higher than 30%, glucose will be metabolized through glycolysis and not in the mitochondria, which increases lactic acid. The fat percentage limit for most healthy people is likely around 35%, whereas diabetics and the obese may need to limit their fat intake to 15% Your body releases cortisol to produce endogenous glucose when your blood sugar is low. Cortisol breaks down your lean muscle, bones and brain to make amino acids that your liver then converts to glucose. Cortisol also promotes inflammation The best complex carbs are ripe [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin K2 is an important fat-soluble vitamin that plays critical roles in protecting your heart and brain, and building strong bones. It also plays an important role in cancer protection The biological role of vitamin K2 is to help move calcium into the proper areas in your body, such as your bones and teeth. It also helps remove calcium from areas where it shouldn’t be, such as in your arteries and soft tissues The optimal amounts of vitamin K2 are still under investigation, but it seems likely that 180 to 200 micrograms of [More]