WORSE than smoking for your heart

A new study has linked the world’s leading cause of death to a contaminant - [Click here](1770d7/ct0_0/1/ms?sid=TV2%3ADVL9GsGYN) to view this message in your browser | [Click here](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3ADVL9GsGYN) to stop receiving our messages [] [] Al Sears, MD 11905 Southern Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 [] July 18, 2024 [] Reader, A new study has linked the world’s leading cause of death to a contaminant that could be sitting in your kitchen cabinet… Or lurking in your refrigerator or pantry. In the United States alone, heart disease claims a life every 34 seconds. Despite this alarming statistic, nearly half of all American adults are unaware of how deadly the situation is.1 According to a new study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health, toxic metal poisoning accounts for nearly 30% of all heart disease fatalities.2 For the study, the research team poured through data collected from 183 countries, using blood lead level estimates in the 2019 Global Burden of Disease study. Researchers have associated lead poisoning with heart health challenges for a while now. But they weren’t prepared for what they discovered. The number of cardiovascular disease deaths linked to lead poisoning was 6 times higher than previously believed – making it worse for your heart than smoking.3 Sadly, most Americans are left completely in the dark about how dangerous lead poisoning really is right now. Lead’s Lurking Presence Unfortunately, toxic metals like lead have found their way into some of the most common items you wouldn’t think twice about using or eating. You’ve probably heard the news about incidents like what happened in Flint, Michigan. But this exposure is often more subtle. Studies have linked multiple sources to lead exposure: - Tap water (due to contamination in old lead pipes) - Spices like thyme, curry powder, and basil - Decorative plates and glassware - Certain brands of dark chocolate, plant-based milk, applesauce, and rice This constant exposure takes a direct aim at your heart health, potentially leading to hardened arteries and other serious problems. More Than Just a Heart Problem Lead exposure isn’t just a disaster for heart health. It also attacks the brain. In a meta-analysis published in the journal Environmental Research, scientists examined the relationship between blood lead and children’s IQ. The research team found “a highly significant association” between lead exposure and shrinking IQ levels.4 And while lead has thankfully been stripped out of many households, many are still living with the damage – without even realizing it. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that childhood exposure to lead resulted in an average reduction of 2.6 IQ per person as of 2015. They added that half the U.S. population alive as of that same year had adverse levels of lead exposure in early childhood.5 In severe cases, individuals living with toxic metal poisoning are faced with truly daunting symptoms. These can include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and general fatigue. But while many Americans are living with the damage, they don’t need to succumb to it. There’s a clinically proven way to prevent and even reverse the impact of toxic metal exposure. Save Your Heart by Purging Metal Toxins In the aftermath of World War II, the problems with toxic metal exposure were painfully apparent. Sailors serving aboard naval vessels coated with lead paint showed particularly concerning signs. But around this time, researchers were advancing a new therapy that would spark new hope for millions. It’s called chelation therapy, and I practice it here at the Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine. Chelation therapy has the power to purge metal toxins like lead right out of your system, saving your heart and your health. Here’s how it works… A specialized chelating agent called calcium disodium EDTA is administered to the body through an IV. Once inside your system, this chelator binds to metal molecules in the bloodstream. After passing through the filters in your kidneys, EDTA “escorts” the metal out of your body when you urinate. [iv chelation] IV chelation is quick and painless. I recommend it to all my patients – and use it myself. Then I send patients home with three oral chelation nutrients: N-acetyl cysteine (250 mg up to 1,500 mg a day); SAM-e (200 mg to 800 mg a day); and alpha-lipoic acid (250 mg to 600 mg a day daily). I’ve championed the detoxifying benefits of EDTA for more than a decade now. I’ve also used it successfully as a frontline treatment against a wide variety of inflammatory conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. In fact, a large, taxpayer-funded study recently revealed that chelation can cut the risk of heart attack in half for some patients.6 If you’re worried about your heart health or know that you’ve been living with high exposure to lead and other toxic metals, give my clinic a call at (561)784-7852. My staff is happy to schedule your appointment. To Your Good Health, Al Sears, MD, CNS --------------------------------------------------------------- References: - “More than half of U.S. adults don’t know heart disease is leading cause of death, despite 100-Year Reign.” American Heart Association. 24 Jan. 2024, newsroom.heart.org. Accessed on June 28, 2024. - Larsen B, et al. “Global health burden and cost of lead exposure in children and adults: A health impact and economic modelling analysis.” Lancet Planetary Health. 2023;7(10):e831-e840. - Larsen B, et al. “Global health burden and cost of lead exposure in children and adults: A health impact and economic modelling analysis.” Lancet Planetary Health. 2023;7(10):e831-e840. - Schwartz J. “Low-level lead exposure and children’s IQ: A meta-analysis and search for a threshold.” Environ Res. 1994;65(1):42-55. - McFarland M, et al. “Half of US population exposed to adverse lead levels in early childhood.” PNAS. 2022;119(11):e2118631119. - Escolar E, et al. “Effect of an EDTA-based chelation regimen on patients with diabetes mellitus and prior myocardial infarction in the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT).” Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2014;7(1):15-24. --------------------------------------------------------------- alsearsmd@send.alsearsmd.com [Preferences | Unsubscribe](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3ADVL9GsGYN) 11905 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, United States