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

May 11, 2026·1h 4m
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🔥 Wondering if “heart health” is about more than just cholesterol numbers? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper, whole-body perspective on inflammation, resilience, and long-term health.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 CoveredWhy cardiovascular disease is about more than cholesterol aloneHow endothelial health influences aging and disease riskThe role of homocysteine and methylation in vascular functionWhy hormone imbalances can increase cardiovascular riskThe connection between hot flashes, erectile dysfunction, and vascular dysfunctionHow chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions affect the arteriesThe impact of environmental toxins, mold exposure, and air quality on vascular healthWhy oral health and the oral microbiome influence blood pressure and heart diseaseThe connection between gut health, nitric oxide, and vascular functionHow sleep apnea, stress, PTSD, and trauma can contribute to cardiovascular riskThe importance of advanced testing and individualized interpretationWhy early dysfunction often appears years before disease is visible on standard testingFollow Dr. Aaron Hartman and Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine🌐 Website: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD

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