Plant-Based Nutrition in Microvascular Recovery
A groundbreaking study in cardiovascular health has brought new hope to countless patients. A study led by Georgia State University reveals that a diet centered on whole plant-based foods can not only prevent but may even reverse a challenging heart condition—coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). This discovery elevates the role of nutritional intervention to unprecedented levels, signifying that we may be able to use the power of our plates to repair damaged cardiac microcirculation. Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is known as the heart's "silent killer." It doesn't occur in the major coronary arteries, but rather damages the tiny arteries within the heart, causing them to lose their ability to regulate blood flow. As a result, even when the major vessels appear "normal," the heart muscle suffers from persistent hypoxia due to insufficient blood supply, leading to persistent chest pain. This disease particular...