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Plaque Is Not a Heart Problem, It’s a Whole-Body Warning Signal

September 23, 2025 • Daniel Rasmussen • Season 1 • Episode 6

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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