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Protecting your arteries

Post author By Dr. Dave DeLapp
Post date September 12, 2026

Deep inside every artery in your body is a delicate, gel-like layer called the glycocalyx. Think of it as a protective coating lining the inside of your blood vessels — similar to how a nonstick coating protects a pan. It’s only about a micron thick (thinner than a human hair), but it does heavy lifting: it […]

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Cholesterol – the real story

Post author By Dr. Dave DeLapp
Post date May 16, 2026

Did you know that cholesterol does not actually cause atherosclerosis or plaque formation in your arteries? In fact when you have your cholesterol checked, what number do they give you? They tell you your LDL number. That is not cholesterol. That stands for Light Density Lipoprotein, not cholesterol. Lipoproteins are like the trucks that carry […]

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