It has been a major killer for decades. Although deaths from heart disease are down, the ailment remains the number one cause of death.
Heart disease is caused by a variety of factors.
With this lack of nutrients the inner lining of the blood vessels are damaged leading to heart disease. There are many elements in our lives that may initiate this degenerative process. Free radicals formed by tobacco smoke, artificial colors and food additives, gasoline fumes and pollution, along with hypertension lead to what we call arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Eventually calcium deposits, scar tissue, fat and cholesterol form blockages in the arteries leading to the brain or heart and cause heart attacks or strokes. It is usually accompanied by a loss of elasticity and a buildup of calcium along the arterial linings.