#a clot or a heart attack??

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[blairamok]

root canal complete, it only took a full blown panic attack in the chair and the ems being call on me but we got there in the end after three doses of tranquilizer👍

[4giorno]

it just is so inconvenient for my medical anxiety that i do have health issues

[emotargaryen]

girls when they need to wash their hair

[davidcuniverse]

Dr Tony Huge...Dumb Ass

I can’t believe I am allowing myself to get triggered by the internet… but here we are. The fitness industry has become such a shit show. There are so many shitfluencers pushing lies and a lot of impressionable folks falling for these lies. The biggest lie of them all is the narrative that these fit people are natural.I have always loved fitness.. Specifically body building and it all started…

[pandemic-info]

A Google doc:

COVID research & implications

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XbGCZ5NtwvNb0Z2fFzQYnKT96Ij79cNw1GA47rhShMo/edit?usp=drivesdk

[xtruss]

Zero Calorie Sweetener Linked to ‘Blood 🩸 Clots’ and Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

— By Sandee LaMotte | August 08, 2024

Study: Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Higher Stroke Risk (2019)

Consuming a drink with erythritol — an artificial sweetener used to add bulk to stevia and monk fruit and to sweeten low-carb keto products — more than doubled the risk of blood clotting in 10 healthy people, according to a new pilot study.

Clots can break off blood vessels and travel to the heart, triggering a heart attack, or to the brain, triggering a stroke. Previous research has linked erythritol to a higher risk of stroke, heart attack and death.

“What is remarkable is that in every single subject, every measure of platelet responsiveness (clotting) went up following the erythritol ingestion,” said lead study author Dr. Stanley Hazen, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Prevention at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute.

Consuming a drink with an equal amount of glucose, or sugar, did not affect blood platelet activity in another group of 10 people, said Hazen, who is also the Jan Bleeksma chair in vascular cell biology and atherosclerosis at the Cleveland Clinic.

“This is the first direct head-to-head comparison of the effects of ingesting glucose versus ingesting erythritol on multiple different measures of platelet function,” Hazen said. “Glucose doesn’t impact clotting, but erythritol does.”

While small, the study was “very intriguing and interesting,” said Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver.

“I’m not saying we need to cease using these sugar alcohols immediately, but this line of research certainly begs the question: Are they safe or not?” said Freeman, who was not involved in the research.

In response to the study, the Calorie Control Council, an industry association, told CNN that 30 years of science has shown erythritol to be a “proven safe and effective choice” for sugar and calorie reduction.

“Consumers should interpret the results of this pilot with extreme caution. The limited number of participants, a total of 10, were given an excessive amount of erythritol, nearly quadruple the maximum amount approved in any single beverage in the United States,” the council’s president, Carla Saunders, said in an email.

However, the amount of erythritol used in each drink in the study — 30 grams — was the equivalent of what is included in typical sugar-free sodas, ice creams or muffins, of which people often eat more than one, Hazen said.

“This research raises some concerns that a standard serving of an erythritol-sweetened food or beverage may acutely stimulate a direct clot-forming effect,” said study coauthor Dr. Wai Hong Wilson Tang, research director for heart failure and cardiac transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic, in a statement.

It only takes a tiny bit of Artificial Sweetener to add plenty of taste, so filler substances such as Sugar Alcohols are used to create the Granules. Handmade Pictures/iStockphoto/Getty Images/iStockphoto

What Are Sugar Alcohols?

Like sorbitol and xylitol, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carb found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. The human body also makes erythritol as a byproduct of glucose metabolism but only in small quantities.

Artificially manufactured in massive quantities, erythritol has no lingering aftertaste, doesn’t spike blood sugar and has less of a laxative effect than some other sugar alcohols. It has about 70% of the sweetness of sugar and is considered zero calorie, according to experts.

Erythritol is the largest ingredient by weight in many “natural” stevia and monk fruit products, Hazen said. It looks and tastes like sugar and can be used for baking. It is also a key ingredient in many keto-friendly products including ice cream, Hazen said.

“If you look at nutrition labels on many keto ice creams, you’ll see ‘reducing sugar’ or ‘sugar alcohol,’ which are terms for erythritol,” he told CNN in an earlier interview.

“You’ll find a typical pint has somewhere between 26 and 45 grams in it.”

Artificially created erythritol, along with its cousins, are considered “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Series of Studies Show Similar Results

The new study, published Thursday in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, asked 20 participants to fast overnight in preparation for a morning blood draw. Next, they were given a drink with either 30 grams of erythritol or 30 grams of sugar. After 30 minutes, blood was drawn again.

Levels of erythritol in the blood rose by a thousandfold after the one drink with that substance, while blood sugars rose a small amount after the drink containing glucose. However, it was the change in platelet activity that was startling, Hazen said.

“We saw enhanced clotting, using measures of how quickly clots will occlude a vessel or stop blood flow, which is like a model of a heart attack or a stroke,” he said.

Similar results appeared in a 2023 study by Hazen and his colleagues in which eight healthy volunteers also consumed the same amount of erythritol and saw a thousandfold spike of the substance in their blood.

“(Erythritol) remained elevated above the threshold necessary to trigger and heighten clotting risk for the following two to three days,” Hazen said at the time.

That study also analyzed the blood of more than 4,000 people in the United States and Europe and found that those with the highest levels of erythritol were twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke.

“What we’re seeing with erythritol is the platelets become super responsive: A mere 10% stimulant produces 90% to 100% of a clot formation,” Hazen said.

The studies were done in healthy people without chronic disease; however, the study’s findings still apply for the future, Hazen said.

“However, if you look at middle-aged America, the average person has two to three risk factors for heart disease, and 70% of us are going to develop heart disease in our lifetime, so maybe we should all be considering action,” he said.

When it comes to the risk of cardiovascular disease, occasional sugar-sweetened treats in small amounts may be preferable to consuming drinks and foods sweetened with the sugar alcohols, he said. That’s especially true for anyone at highest risk for clotting, heart attack and stroke — such as those with existing cardiac disease or diabetes.

“Cardiovascular disease builds over time, and heart disease is the leading cause of death globally,” he said. “We need to make sure the foods we eat aren’t hidden contributors.”

[nourish11]

Tame the Beast: Simple Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol

Imagine your arteries like highways carrying blood throughout your body. Cholesterol, a fatty substance, can be like sticky gunk that builds up on these highways.expand_more Too much gunk (bad cholesterol) can narrow the roads, making it harder for blood to flow.expand_more This can lead to heart problems down the line.expand_more But fear not! Here's the good news: you can tackle this and keep your arteries flowing smoothly.

Eat Like a Champion:

Swap the Villains: Fatty meats (think marbled steaks, sausages), fried foods (french fries, onion rings), and sugary treats (cakes, cookies) are the bad guys. They raise your bad cholesterol. Limit these and choose leaner protein sources like grilled chicken or fish, bake or air-fry your favorites instead, and satisfy your sweet tooth with fruits or a small square of dark chocolate.

Befriend the Good Guys: These are your cholesterol-fighting superheroes! Pile your plate with colorful fruits and veggies (think berries, apples, spinach, broccoli). Whole grains like brown rice, oatmeal, and whole-wheat bread are also champions.expand_more Don't forget about fish, especially salmon – it's packed with omega-3 fatty acids, good fats that help lower bad cholesterol.expand_more

Move Your Body, Feel Great! Exercise is magic! Just 30 minutes of activity most days of the week can make a big difference. It doesn't have to be a gym session – a brisk walk, a bike ride, swimming, dancing in your living room – anything that gets your heart pumping for a sustained period is fantastic.

Shedding Pounds, Big Gains: Even a small weight loss can have a surprising impact on your cholesterol levels. Talk to your doctor about healthy weight loss goals. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Aim for gradual, sustainable changes.

Bonus Hacks:

Kick the Butt: Smoking is a double whammy – it hurts your heart and raises bad cholesterol.expand_more Quitting is one of the best things you can do for your overall health.expand_more

Chill Out: Stress can be a bad influence on your cholesterol too.expand_more Find healthy ways to manage stress, like yoga, meditation, or spending time in nature.

The Key:

Remember, lowering cholesterol is a journey, not a destination. Make small, manageable changes that you can stick with for the long haul. Talk to your doctor for personalized advice and track your progress. Celebrate your victories, no matter how small. You've got this!

[playingplayer2]

Simply put: wear a goddamn mask or I'm coming for your kneecaps <3

this moderna commercial just went "the pandemic may be over, but covid 19 isnt going anywhere. covid is still among the top 5 leading causes of death"... wow... its almost like the pandemic isnt over.

[thespacesay]

jfc my day sure got to be an adventure.

firsts!: urgent care visit, ER visit, EKG.

not firsts: stuck by a newbie who couldn't find my veins, people not knowing or asking about my name and pronouns despite being in a very progressive city, and *test results come back all fine and dandy* after distinctly not fine symtpoms

[transparentbeardmentality]

This thread is really worth reading. People maybe don't mean to be, but they are ignorantly awful. It's painful.

[germality]

[liminalweirdo]

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New large study finds COVID may increase risk of heart attacks and strokes for three years after infection.

Unlike other infections, the elevated heart risks from infection did not appear to diminish over time, a striking finding that the researchers say is "unique to covid."

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CNN news headline reading: Covid-19 may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths for thee years after an infection, study suggests. By Brenda Goodman, CNN 5 minute read Published 5:00 AM EDT, Wed October 9, 2024

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Headline reads: A finding unique to covid-19 Text reads: The elevated heart risks from infection did not appear to diminish over time, the study found.

"There is no sign of attenuation of that risk," said the study author Dr. Stanley Hazen, who chairs the department of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Sciences at the Cleveland Clinic. "That's actually one of the more interesting, I think, surprising findings."

That finding is striking and seems to be unique to Covid-19, said Dr. Patricia Best, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who was not involved in the research.

“We have known for some time that infections raise your risk of having a heart attack, so that if you have influenza, if you get any kind of infection … whether it’s bacterial or viral, that increases your risk of having a heart attack,” Best said. “But it generally goes away pretty quickly after your infection.

“This is just such a large effect, and I think it’s just because of how different Covid is than some of the other infections,” she said.

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Link to the article

[genderqueerdykes]

I've heard smoking can harm the effects of estrogen, does this apply to nicotine in general or just smoking?

thank you so much for asking this question, this is an extremely important matter to discuss! smoking while taking estrogen HRT is highly discouraged for 2 reasons.

the first is that smoking (nicotine) has been shown to completely neutralize and eliminate the effects of estradiol altogether:

nicotine reduces the amount of circulating estrogen one has in their system, which can lead to menopause in many individuals.

the second reason is that smoking nicotine can increase risk of life threatening clotting disorders like stroke, heart attack and pulmonary embolism:

many folks are not informed of the fact that estrogen hrt can cause increased risk for pulmonary embolism and heart complications- this is why it's vital to make sure you get testing done by a professional to make sure what levels will be safe for your body, or what complications you may face if you have blood clotting or heart issues.

i can't find too many studies that disseminate different types of tobacco usage (chew, vape, patches, etc.) but it does in fact seem like the nicotine itself, no matter how it's administered, greatly affects one's estrogen levels.

overall, i would say it would be best to completely quit using nicotine if you are planning going on estrogen HRT. not only will you see more of the effects you're looking for, but you'll feel better in general, and have a way reduced risk of stroke and heart attacks. there's little to no point in taking a medication that will become completely useless once administered. i had a problem with smoking cigarettes for a while and i wish you the best if you do, yourself.

i hope this information has been helpful, thanks for stopping by! good luck out there

[eisenvulcanstein]

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