Most people think plaque is just a heart problem. But even small amounts of plaque are a systemic red flag, a signal that your brain, kidneys, gut, and other organs may already be under stress.
In this episode of Unbreakable Vitality, Daniel Rasmussen reframes plaque as a whole-body biomarker and explains why early detection is key. You’ll hear real patient stories, including a man who had a silent stroke months after being told he was “perfectly healthy,” and a 63-year-old woman who reversed both her biological and vascular age after uncovering hidden dysfunction.
You’ll learn:
- Why plaque is a signal, not just a local issue
- How carotid plaque predicts risk in the brain, kidneys, and gut
- Why “normal” cholesterol or blood pressure can still leave you vulnerable
- The systemic drivers of plaque: gut health, inflammation, oxidative stress
- The functional medicine approach to reversing biological and vascular aging
This episode will change the way you see plaque, not as a threat to fear, but as an opportunity to take control, restore function, and rewrite your health trajectory.
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