Your cardiovascular system consists of your heart, approximately 60,000 miles of blood vessels, and your blood. Blood vessels encompass arteries, capillaries and veins. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the capillaries, where cellular substances are exchanged. From the capillaries, blood travels back to the heart through the veins.

Since all the cells in your body depend on constant delivery of fresh blood for survival, creating and maintaining cardiovascular health is crucial. For optimum health, cultivate and commit to lifestyle habits that support your cardiovascular system, and know the facts about inflammation and oxidized cholesterol, and especially Lp(a). Be sure to check this section regularly for information about heart health, blood pressure, and cholesterol, among other cardiovascular topics of interest. 

Please also visit the metabolic cardiology section to learn about biochemical interventions to enhance energy production in the heart.

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