How Declining Health Begins
Endothelial glycocalyx has been shown to be an integral part of the microvascular system. Without a healthy glycocalyx layer inside the blood vessels and capillaries systems that are required for good health may not function correctly. You may look and feel healthy, but your microvascular system could be in a much different state.
Organ starvation is one reason that declining health and diseases begin in the body. When the capillaries begin to lose their function, vital organs don’t receive the nutrients needed to be healthy… the silent spiral of health decline begins.
Diabetes
Caused by High Blood Glucose Level
The Problem
The Solution
- High blood glucose damages the microvascular system and causes blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke.
- A healthy microvascular system is important for the transport of glucose from blood to organs.
HYPERTENTION
Blood Pressure is Higher than Accepted Level
The Problem
The Solution
- Hypertension is associated with loss of microvascular density.
- Hypertension increases cardiovascular risk (heart attack, stroke, kidney failure).
Heart Disease
Loss of Pump Function of Heart
The Problem
The Solution
- Loss of microvascular density causes heart attack.
- Insufficient number of capillaries per heart muscle fiber impairs heart pump function (heart failure).
Kidney Disease
Impaired Production of Urine Causing Increased Blood Volume and Hypertension
The Problem
The Solution
- Damage of microvessels causes leakage of blood proteins into urinary space, damage of renal filtration units and kidney failure.
Septic Shock
Loss of Circulation Blood Volume Causes Drop in Blood Pressure
The Problem
The Solution
- Can lead to Impaired organ blood flow resulting in acute kidney failure, reduced lung function, heart attack, stroke and brain damage
- Leaky microvessels result in loss of blood plasma volume to tissue space. of microvascular density.
- Damaged vascular wall causes increased blood clotting and inflammation.
Dementia
Early Cognition Impairment: Neurological Complication
The Problem
The Solution
- Healthy microvascular system is essential to maintain intact neuro-vascular unit and support normal neurological function.
Stroke
Blood Clot in Brain Artery Causing Brain Damage
The Problem
The Solution
- Damage to vascular wall causes blood clots.
- Microvascular damage causes White Matter Lesions with poor neurological prognosis.
Inflammatory Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis, Allergies, Glomerulonephritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Scleroderma, and Atherosclerosis
The Problem
The Solution
- Attack of microvascular system by inflammatory cells results in loss of capillaries.
- Increased capillary permeability causes tissue edema.
Cancer Metastasis
Uncontrolled Growth of Tumors
The Problem
The Solution
- Leaky microvessels allow tumor cells to enter the vascular system and redistribute to different parts of our body, causing tumor metastasis (secondary tumors).
Endocalyx & Microvascular Capillaries
Endocalyx strengthens the glycocalyx and helps optimize the structure of the capillaries, which allows them to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, nutrients.
How Healthy Capillaries Deliver Nutrients
When the microvascular system is healthy and a person is at rest, some capillaries go into "reserve" mode. A normal rate of blood flow continues in the engaged capillaries.
Vascular Diseases Begin w/ Organ Starvation
Your organs are healthy when they are nourished with vital nutrients and oxygen while waste is removed.
