Greek Yogurt: Healthy Snack, or a Way to Pocket 2x Your Money?

As a boomer of a “certain age,” it was nice to learn that one of my favorite snacks is actually good for me. As we age, doctors say we need plenty of calcium in our diets. But I’d been eating calcium-rich Greek yogurt flavored with cinnamon and stevia because I enjoyed it. It turns out, […] You're receiving this email as part of your subscription to Michael Robinson’s Trend Trader Daily [Unsubscribe](. [Trend Trader Daily] Greek Yogurt: Healthy Snack, or a Way to Pocket 2x Your Money? February 06, 2024 As a boomer of a “certain age,” it was nice to learn that one of my favorite snacks is actually good for me. As we age, doctors say we need plenty of calcium in our diets. But I’d been eating calcium-rich Greek yogurt flavored with cinnamon and stevia because I enjoyed it. It turns out, calcium is essential for healthy bones, but it’s also associated with America’s No. 1 killer: heart disease. The good news is that eating calcium isn’t an issue. But excessive amounts of it in the body can be life-threatening. That’s why a med-tech company is taking a novel approach to combat this problem… And after a recent earnings increase of more than 1,700%, we shouldn’t ignore this company’s profit-potential… Calcium’s Impact on our Health Some of the concerns about calcium are due to salacious and “clickbait-y” internet headlines like this one: “Is Calcium Killing You?” But there’s no need to worry. If you eat too much calcium, the side effect would likely manifest itself as constipation, not heart disease. The concerns about heart disease relate to calcium plaque, deposits that form in our blood vessels. Such deposits can restrict blood flow. And when they break off, they can cause strokes or heart attacks. But these deposits don’t happen because we eat calcium-rich foods. Instead, they’re associated with diabetes and obesity. These conditions get in the way of our body’s system for properly storing and using calcium, and in turn cause these deposits to form. More than forty percent of Americans suffer from obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. But ironically, although most may be lacking the calcium their bodies need, they’re still in danger of building up calcium deposits, thus further increasing their risk of heart disease and death. That’s why, today, I’d like to introduce you to a Silicon Valley-based medical-device company that’s pioneered a new way to remove calcium deposits… Introducing Shockwave Medical The company is called Shockwave Medical (Nasdaq: SWAV). And its focus is on a technology called intravascular lithotripsy (IVL). For years, there were two standard ways to treat blood vessels that were narrowed by calcium deposits: - Inflate a balloon inside a vessel, pushing it open. - Use microscopic blades or lasers to cut off the plaque deposits from inside the vessel. Although both are effective, both are also problematic. Let me explain: One of the ways in which plaque harms our health is by preventing blood vessels from expanding or shrinking. This makes the vessels rigid, rendering them unable to adapt to changes in blood pressure or exercise. When we insert a balloon into a blood vessel and inflate it, the calcium can resist. This can cause it to expand into the surrounding blood-vessel walls. Not only does this leave the vessel narrow, but it also damages surrounding vessels. Slicing plaque, meanwhile, is difficult to master, even for a skilled surgeon. Surgery also comes with the risk of cutting into the blood-vessel wall. But Shockwave’s IVL technology involves a different approach... More Success, Fewer Complications IVL harnesses the same sound-wave technology that’s been safely used to crack kidney stones for more than three decades. Additionally, Shockwave has miniaturized this technology, so IVL can be inserted into the tiniest blood vessels. Once inside, the company’s technology emits specially-tuned shockwaves that crack apart calcium deposits into pieces so tiny, they’re harmless. Studies show Shockwave’s technology has fewer complications and a higher success rate for both peripheral-artery disease and coronary-heart disease. The FDA and EU have cleared, or approved, the company’s technology for both conditions… And now Shockwave is conducting a 400-person study on women suffering from ischemic heart disease. Given that women with calcium deposits have historically fared worse than men, this is a significant step forward. Beating Wall Street’s Expectations Along with approval success in the U.S. and Europe, Shockwave is also making progress in gaining approval in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. This focus on growth is paying off handsomely. During a recent quarter, Wall Street forecasted earnings-per share growth of more than 1,200%. But the actual gain? More than 1,700%! Even if this company’s earnings grew at just two percent of that figure, it would still double its earnings in about two-and-a-half years. Shockwave is a prime example of a company that can repurpose old technology to solve a critical medical problem, and generate huge growth for investors at the same time. I recommend adding this company to your portfolio today. Cheers and Good Investing, [Michael Robinson] Michael Robinson Chief Investment Officer Trend Trader Daily   Copyright © Trend Trader Daily, All rights reserved. You signed up on []( Our mailing address is: Trend Trader Daily 1125 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 [Update Subscription Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe from this list]( RISK NOTICE: All investing comes with risk. That includes the investments teased in this letter. You should never invest more than you can afford to lose. 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