Is there a link between cholesterol and heart disease? . . NO! Is there a link between being hypothyroid, that leads to increased cholesterol that causes heart ❤️ disease? . . YES! But that is for another post. Today lets chat about two ways in which hypothyroidism can lead to heart ❤️ disease. If you are on statins or a low cholesterol, fat free diet, you’re going to want to pay attention… Mucin Deposition: Mucin is a glue-like substance that is a normal part of your immune system and is present in your tissues. However, hypothyroidism causes an abnormal accumulation of mucin in your connective tissues. The result is swelling that eventually spreads to all your tissues, including your heart. Mucin also leads to injury of the arteries. As tissues become engorged with mucin, heart function slows, which leads to a weak heart that is unable to pump blood efficiently. This is also known as congestive heart failure. Other complications that arise with the accumulation of mucin include atrial fibrillation, palpitations, and an increase or decrease in heart rate. -Hotze MD Inflammation: The second reason hypothyroidism can increase your risk for a heart attack is 👉🏻 individuals with low thyroid function have an increased incidence of infection and inflammation. It is well documented that coronary artery disease begins with an inflammatory process that damages the coronary arteries. The thyroid is responsible for the body’s metabolism, and normal thyroid metabolism helps to prevent recurrent infection and chronic inflammation. Your body’s natural defense against inflammation is to produce antioxidants to fend off dangerous free radicals that create oxidative damage in your body. A slow metabolism not only affects the efficiency of the cardiovascular system, it also lowers the rate at which antioxidants are produced. This leaves your arteries and blood vessels open to further attack, leading to atherosclerosis. -Hotz MD #heartdisease #cholesteroldoesntkill #hypothyroidheart #thyroidnutrition #cholesterolandheartdisease #highcholesterol #eastwesthealing #realfoodgangstas https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUmwl7A7Ol/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lg3k2ed2bcaj