The Real Cause Of Heart Disease (#1 Cause of Death)

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but contrary to what many people believe, it's not caused by cholesterol alone. In this video, I'm breaking down the 13 underlying root causes of heart disease that I look for in my practice. We'll cover everything from insulin resistance, oxidized LDL, and chronic inflammation to genetics, elevated cortisol, poor sleep, low aerobic fitness, and why your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio may be one of the most important markers for protecting your cardiovascular health. I'll also explain the lab markers I recommend monitoring, including ApoB, homocysteine, hs-CRP, lipoprotein(a), and more, along with the nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle strategies I use to help people reduce their long-term risk of heart disease naturally. If you're looking for a more comprehensive approach to heart health that goes beyond simply lowering cholesterol, this video will show you where to start. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:46 #1 Insulin Resistance 1:34 #2 Oxidized LDL & ApoB 2:23 #3 Low HDL Cholesterol 3:11 #4 High Blood Pressure 3:54 #5 Smoking, Toxins & Heavy Metals 4:50 #6 High Homocysteine & hs-CRP 6:05 Activated B Vitamins & TMG 6:33 #7 Genetics, Lipoprotein(a) & ApoE 7:48 #8 Chronic Inflammation 8:41 Proteolytic Enzymes & Nattokinase 9:08 #9 Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio 10:01 #10 Low VO₂ Max & Aerobic Fitness 11:07 #11 High Cortisol 11:58 #12 Poor Sleep 12:37 #13 Being Overweight & Visceral Fat 13:28 Why Treating Cholesterol Alone Isn't Enough 14:25 Final Thoughts Resources Mentioned: ✅ Activated B-Complex: https://StephenCabral.com/Activated-B ✅ Daily Nutritional Support Powder: https://StephenCabral.com/DNS ✅ Proteolytic Enzymes: https://StephenCabral.com/Proteolytic ✅ 50% off Heart Disease Inflammation Test: https://StephenCabral.com/Heart-Disease Related Videos: 1️⃣ How to Increase HDL (Good Cholesterol):    • How to Raise Your Good Cholesterol (HDL)   2️⃣ The Root Cause of High Blood Pressure:    • High Blood Pressure? THIS Is The Root Cause   3️⃣ Nattokinase & Heart Disease:    • Statins Are Being Replaced by This Miracle...   If you found this video helpful, be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly health, wellness, and functional medicine education. My goal is to help you uncover the root causes of your health concerns and provide practical solutions you can use right away. 🔗 Website: https://stephencabral.com 🔗 Podcast: https://stephencabral.com/podcast 🔗 Instagram:   / stephencabral   ******** NEW HERE? Hi, I’m Stephen Cabral, Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and Integrative Health Practitioner. For years, I struggled with trying to figure out how to overcome multiple life-altering illnesses, such as autoimmune, Addison's, type 2 diabetes, digestive issues, allergies, insomnia, and debilitating fatigue. Then I discovered a mentor who taught me how to integrate multiple health practices into a single approach. From there, I tested these theories by traveling all around the world and discovering how to finally help people rebalance their bodies and live the life they always wanted. I’m happy to say that after being shown the way and now creating my own proven protocols by combining the best of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with state-of-the-art Functional Medicine, my team and I have completed over 250,000 appointments, helping people just like you and me. If you’re interested in getting well, losing weight, or living longer and stronger, I look forward to helping you to accomplish those goals. Be well, and please always reach out if you have any questions or if my team and I can be of service! Stephen Cabral Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy