Arterial Scurvy

Arterial Scurvy: A Unified Theory of the Etiology, Prevention, and Reversal of Coronary Atherosclerosis

by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD
… Introduction: “Dr. Levy offers a primer on the development of atherosclerosis – and submits that the most significant contributor is arterial scurvy. He argues that the weakened extracellular matrix of the artery's intimal lining is the site for toxin entry and oxidative stress, which renders a profound abnormality in protecting the artery from pathologic and irreversible changes. Thus, it is inadequate tissue levels of vitamin C, not excess abnormal cholesterol components, that cause this damage.”

The topic of arterial scurvy was introduced not long ago by Erling.*
You may recognize the name from past post and discussions on the liposomal form of vitamin C delivery.

Since we are well aware of the damage caused by inflammation and the concerns everyone has about formation of arterial plaque and atherosclerosis, this is a highly informative article with 70 scientific references. While it’s somewhat lengthy, it manages to cover a large amount of important facts in a concise manner.

Vitamin C plays many important roles in our body not the least of which is managing oxidative stress and inflammation. We all should read this article as a means of understanding preventive measures to plaque formation and the resultant calcification. There is also a good explanation on elevated Lipoprotein(a) and how to manage it.

Toward the end, Dr. Levy gives dietary and supplement recommendations. Note that he says: NO calcium supplementation of any kind.

Dr. Levy’s final comments are worth noting…
"Whether you are a patient or a health-care practitioner,
remember that coronary artery disease does not appear
out of nowhere and for no reason.

While some individuals in their 40s or 50s can have their first
cardiac symptom be their last, this does not have to be case
when efforts are made to identify and remedy any number of the
documented coronary artery disease risk factors.

While it might make some sense for a healthy 20-year-old to party
rather than see a cardiologist, it is in any adult's best interests, at any age,
to undergo at least minimal testing.

Coronary artery calcium accumulation of any degree is abnormal,
and if you have some, you need to know it.
Avoiding knowing useful information is simply foolish.
As well, everyone interested in staying healthy needs to know
if any routine laboratory tests are beginning to deviate from normal.
What you don't know absolutely can hurt you."

Read the Arterial Scurvy Article here:
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Erling’s vitamin C thread <[www.afibbers.org]>


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Jackie,

there is so much knowledge on this BB, it is awesome to be able to connect with the people here.

I will read and reread your article again, to make sure I "get" all that I can out of it.

An aside---My daughter knows a fella who works for Dr. Sinatra, He is
a jack of all trades for him.. Dr. Sinatra walks his talk, he eats organic, walks barefoot whenever he can and uses earthing pads. This guy said he and his family are just what they say they are.

Thought you might find that interesting.

Dee

Maybe I'm not quite so dissapointed in him as I was.

Dee - thanks - I've seen Dr. Sinatra present - in person. He's the real deal. I've listened to several teleconferences and he is the most down-to-earth, unpretentious MD one could ever imagine so I appreciate your comments. Jackie