The top 25 risk factors for cardiovascular disease are:
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Hyperuricemia
- Renal Disease
- Elevated Fibrinogen
- Elevated ferritin
- Trans fatty acids & refined carbs
- Low dietary Omega-3 fatty acids
- Low dietary potassium & Mag w/ high sodium
- Inflammation: increased hsCRP
- Increased oxidative stress & decreased oxidative defense
- Increased immune dysfunction
- Lack of sleep
- Lack of exercise
- Stress, anxiety, & depression
- Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Subclinical hypothyroidism
- Hormonal imbalance (men and women)
- Chronic clinical or subclinical infections
- Micronutrient deficiencies
- Heavy metals
- Environmental pollutants
