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Testosterone protects against heart attacks and may even help reverse atherosclerosis in men (Zmuda, et al., 1997).  Low testosterone is associated with and contributes to metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke (Haffner, Karhapaa, Mykkanen, & Laakso, 1994; Khaw, et al., 2007; Oh, Barrett-Connor, Wedick, & Wingard, 2002; van den Beld, et al., 2003). Metabolic syndrome and diabetes are bad things to have if you're trying ...

Dr. Steve Parcell   Supplements: (once results are achieved lower doses can be taken) High dose multivitamin mineral (all the B vits plus minerals) DHA 300 mg CoQ10 100 mg to 300 mg Alpha lipoic acid timed release 200-300 mg N acetyl cysteine 600 mg/day Phospatidylserine 100 mg Vinpocitine 5mg twice a day (do not take if on blood thinner) Vitamin D 400 iu to 10,000 depending on blood levels   Tests: Oxidative Stress Test FIA 5000 (in...

What is EDTA chelation therapy? In medicine, chelation is used to rid the body of excess or toxic metals such as lead or calcium (as in hypercalcemia). For example, a person who has lead poisoning may be given chelation therapy in order to bind and remove excess lead from the body before it can cause damage. In the case of EDTA chelation therapy, the substance that binds and removes metals and minerals is EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid...

Stephen W. Parcell, ND   Despite the fact that heart attack is the #1 cause of death for Americans many people still do not understand how to prevent having one or how to work with their doctors to identify coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis early in life before it becomes dangerous. Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory condition of the artery wall. It affects the arteries of heart. We call this his coronary artery disease (CAD). ...

As I was preparing to blog on this topic I ran across this article which is well written and sums up my thoughts on the issue. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jen-landa-md/testosterone-therapy_b_4709168.html  ...