Heart Disease Starts When You Are a Kid

Heart disease is not just a problem for adults—it may start in children. Here’s why.

Timestamps
0:00 Heart disease starts early
0:25 Data
1:18 Symptoms
1:39 The most important risk factor

Today we’re going to talk about something very important. It has to do with how arteriosclerotic changes or disease may actually start in young people. You wouldn’t think heart disease starts this early, but there is some interesting data that discusses various changes in the coronary artery and the aorta very early on.

• One document included the deaths of young people in traumatic events. They observed that the arteries had fatty streaks and the start of coronary heart disease.

• Autopsies were done on 300 soldiers in the Korean War, where they found that 77% had coronary heart disease.

• Most 20-29 year olds had fatty streaks in their coronary artery as well as in the aorta.

• In one paper, there was interesting data about fatty streaks starting as young as the age of seven.

• Fibrous plaque usually starts in a person’s 20s.

• This all can begin without any symptoms. The person may have no idea what’s happening.

The most important risk factor is insulin resistance. This comes from consuming too many carbohydrates and sugar. Carbs create several mechanisms that could destroy the inside of the vascular system.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

DR. BERG’S SHOP: http://shop.drberg.com/

Follow us on FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBerg

Send a Message to his team: m.me/DrEricBerg

ABOUT DR. BERG: https://ift.tt/2sVvrBH

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.