Top 25 Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease

The top 25 risk factors for cardiovascular disease are:

1. Hypertension
2. Dyslipidemia
3. Hyperglycemia
4. Obesity
5. Smoking
6. Hyperuricemia
7. Renal Disease
8. Elevated Fibrinogen
9. Elevated ferritin
10. Trans fatty acids & refined carbs
11. Low dietary Omega-3 fatty acids
12. Low dietary potassium & Mag w/ high sodium
13. Inflammation: increased hsCRP
14. Increased oxidative stress & decreased oxidative defense
15. Increased immune dysfunction
16. Lack of sleep
17. Lack of exercise
18. Stress, anxiety, & depression
19. Hyperhomocysteinemia
20. Subclinical hypothyroidism
21. Hormonal imbalance (men and women)
22. Chronic clinical or subclinical infections
23. Micronutrient deficiencies
24. Heavy metals
25. Environmental pollutants