There is more to heart health than cholesterol levels! Dr. Berg discusses a problem that involves the inside layer (endothelial) of the arteries. Dysfunction with this layer can lead to inflammation, as well as calcium and cholesterol build-up. The coronary artery calcification scan can determine your risk level of this condition. It’s far more valuable than a cholesterol test as it measures the calcium build up in your arteries which is one of the best predictors of mortality from all deaths.The level assessed by the scan should be zero, but it could be as high as 100, 200, or even 1,000 or more. If you find that your levels are high, you want to apply these strategies:Make sure your insulin is normal by dropping your carbs and implementing fasting (insulin causes inflammation on the inside of the arteries)Consume foods high in vitamin K2 such as fermented soybeans, liver, eggs, grass-fed butter, grass-fed beef, sauerkraut, and hard or soft cheeses that contain K2.Supplement with tocotrienols—they are powerful antioxidants found in the vitamin E family that […]…