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Measuring Endothelial Dysfunction Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Endothelial dysfunction and disruption are suspect in cardiac disease but may also underlie dermatological, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immunological, renal, and vascular disease. Its presence may be overlooked but its consequences will not go unnoticed.[I]

Subscribe to Optimal on these popular channels Optimal - The Podcast: Episode 7 - Endothelial Dysfunction Dr. Dicken Weatherby & Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Welcome to episode 7 of "Optimal - The Podcast". In this episode of Optimal,we’re diving into the underlying cause and contributor of most cardiovascular diseases: endothelial dysfunction.

Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Damage to the endothelium is the first step on the road to full blown atherosclerosis, which contributes to most heart attacks and strokes.[1] Because atherosclerosis causes ischemic heart disease, it is, in fact, considered the main cause of death around the world.

Immune response and endothelial dysfunction Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Immune response and infiltration of immune cells can promote endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis.

Endothelial Dysfunction – Diseases, Causes & Promoters Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Endothelial dysfunction refers to the functional and structural damage that occurs to the endothelium. With that damage, you will see a pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic state along with progressively reduced vasodilation in affected blood vessels.[I]

Nitric Oxide & The Endothelium Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN A healthy endothelium is characterized by reduced vascular tension and low oxidative stress… a state that is maintained by bioactive mediators including nitric oxide (NO).

The Endothelium Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN The endothelium is a thin single-cell layer that forms the inner lining of blood vessels (capillaries, veins, and arteries), as well as the lymphatic system.

Endothelial Dysfunction - An Overview Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Welcome to our series of posts on Endothelial Dysfunction, which will cover a range of topics related to the endothelium and its role in health and disease:

Chocotritious® SuperNutritious Peppermint Bark Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN These are the delicious treats Beth Ellen mentioned on Optimal The Podcast Episode 6 - Endothelial Dysfunction. Enjoy!

Subscribe to Optimal on these popular channels Optimal - The Podcast: Episode 6 - Inflammation with a Focus on Cytokines Dr. Dicken Weatherby & Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Welcome to episode 6 of "Optimal - The Podcast". In this episode of Optimal, we are going to talk about inflammation, with a focus on the role of cytokines.