May 23, 2024

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In this weekly post, I share with you my most interesting discoveries of the week, including the latest news on the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging research. I also recap my upcoming events and special announcements so you can keep up with opportunities to learn, giveaways, discounts, and more!

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New Discoveries

Boost Your Lipid Health with This Powerful Supplement Stack

Lipid panel results are key to unlocking a treasure trove of cardiovascular health information, guiding you toward a healthier heart.

These essential fats and fat-like substances in your body play crucial roles beyond energy storage; they’re the building blocks of your cell membranes and the precursors of vital hormones. 

A lipid panel measures various lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides. Cholesterol, for instance, comes in two main forms: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad” cholesterol, which can clog your arteries and lead to heart disease, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, which helps clear LDL from your bloodstream. A high total cholesterol level can be a red flag, signaling a potential risk for heart issues. Triglycerides, another type of fat measured in the lipid panel, are stored energy that, when elevated, can hint at underlying problems like metabolic syndrome or pancreatitis.

High LDL and triglycerides or low HDL levels can all spell trouble, pointing to an increased risk of heart attacks, heart disease, and strokes.

But don’t fret — even if you get a lipid panel done, and your numbers are high, this knowledge gives you the power to take action. 

Take me, for example. About a year ago, my numbers were lit up like a Christmas tree, especially apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] risk factors, along with significantly elevated levels of unstable plaque. Yikes…

Listed below are my most recent lipid panel results, now considered “pristine.” Wondering how I achieved these changes for better heart health? Keep reading to find out!

First, I began a heart-healthy supplement stack that included the following (I also created a simple place where you can get all of this in one “heart health” stack by clicking here):

• Biostack Regen Niacinamide: 3 capsules daily (which also supports healthy NAD levels), taken in the morning upon waking.
• Calroy Vascanox: 2 capsules daily for nitric oxide support, taken in the morning upon waking.
• Calroy Arterosil: 2 capsules daily for vascular support, taken in the morning upon waking.
• Kion Omegas: 2 grams of EPA/DHA fish oil per day taken with breakfast.
• Designs For Health Vitamin K: All three forms taken as 4 soft gels daily with breakfast.
• Designs For Health CoQnol: 4 daily soft gels taken with breakfast, equalling 200mg ubiquinol plus 120mg GG (learn more about it in this podcast with Barrie Tan).
• dvelop Vitamin D: 4000 units per day, using gummies, taken with breakfast.
• Kion Flex: 3 capsules taken before bed to manage inflammation as an alternative to plaque-dissolving nattokinase. Note that Flex was NOT designed or developed for this use and instead is for muscle soreness, but I’m using it for heart health purposes off-label.
• Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: 5 capsules taken before bed (use code BEN10 for 10% off).

I also pulled out the BIG guns…

I receive a PCSK-9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) injection once every two weeks, covered by insurance. My physician prescribed it after reviewing my original numbers.

FYI, to make it easier for others who want to try this protocol, I have also been working behind the scenes on a heart-healthy supplement “package” that includes all the ones listed above… and even though I haven’t really made a formal announcement about it yet, it is actually now available by clicking here in case you just want to get all of the ingredients above in one simple pack.

It's important to mention: In addition to the stack described above, I also place a great deal of emphasis on getting in 10K+ steps per day, completing four or five 20 to 30-minute infrared sauna sessions per week, and doing daily breath work, meditation, and a gratitude and prayer practice.

Through lifestyle changes, medication, or the interventions listed above, you can drastically improve your lipid profile and boost your heart health, paving the way for a healthier future.

Got any questions? List them in the comments below, and I'll be sure to answer you!

Interested in learning more about improving heart health? Check out these resources:

• The Most Mind-Blowing Information On Heart Disease You’ll Ever Hear: Understanding The Heart (Uncommon Insights Into Our Most Commonly Diseased Organ) — Part 1 With Dr. Stephen Hussey.
• The Most Mind-Blowing Information On Heart Disease You’ll Ever Hear: Understanding The Heart (Uncommon Insights Into Our Most Commonly Diseased Organ) – Part 2 With Stephen Hussey.
• The Surprising Truth About Coffee & Heart Attacks, How Sulfur Can Rescue Your Arteries, Better Erections Naturally & More With The Natural Heart Doctor Jack Wolfson.
• The Best Way To Test How Healthy Your Heart Is: Ben Greenfield Undergoes A Complete Advanced Cardiac Evaluation & Reports The Surprising Results!
• How I Track My Heart Rate Variability, Recovery Status, And Training Readiness (And Why These Metrics Are So Important).
• Why Your Heart Is Not A Pump (& What Most Doctors Don’t Know About The True Cause Of Heart Disease).

People ask me all the time about where to source the best essential oils…

For the past decade, I've been using Essential Oil Wizardry's meticulously sourced botanical extracts and essential oils from around the globe, crafted by Dr. Nick Berry.

These oils are more than just remarkable scents; each bottle holds the therapeutic healing properties of nature, crafted to support your well-being. I've used these oils in countless ways: in the sauna, the bedroom, during my travels, before meditation and exercise, during breathwork, to set the mood in my home, to help with sleep, and to unwind after a long day.

Crafted to enhance your well-being, I've collaborated with Dr. Berry to create the Boundless Collection by Ben Greenfield. This collection features my favorite Essential Oil Wizardry products, chosen for their remarkable healing properties and health-boosting benefits, including:

• Blue Lotus: This highly prized aromatic extract offers a sensual, perfume-like scent, perfect for enhancing meditation sessions.
• Rose Anointing Oil: Experience the heart-opening and relaxing effects of this authentic and natural rose perfume oil.
• Third Eye: Enhance your meditation, breathwork, microdosing, creative activities, and prayer with this unique blend.
• Spark Tincture: Open your lungs and throat with just one drop of this potent tincture.
• Digestif: Alleviate stomach upset, gas, and bloating with this effective blend.
• Respire: Improve respiratory function with this phenomenal blend, ideal for use before sauna sessions and breath work.
• Essence of Wizard: Enjoy the exquisite fragrance of this blend, perfect for use as a cologne or perfume.

Check out my collection here and use code Ben for up to 35% off retail pricing (offer valid for the next two weeks only).

I know you'll love Dr. Berry's therapeutic oils as much as I have over the years!

This episode was brought to you by Jigsaw Health (code GREENFIELD10), LVLUP Health, BioStack Labs, Ketone-IQ, and Pique.