Health Archives - Dr. Kevin Passero

Nitric Oxide: The 1998 Nobel Prize Molecule That Supports Heart, Brain, and Longevity

Articles, HealthOctober 7, 2025

In 1998, three American scientists received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering one of the most important molecules in human health — nitric oxide (NO). At first, they thought it was just a toxic gas. But what they uncovered changed everything we know about circulation, cardiovascular health, brain function, and even longevity. As a…

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The HDL Cholesterol Myth: Why High HDL May Not Protect Your Heart

Articles, HealthAugust 5, 2025

For decades, high levels of HDL cholesterol—often called the “good cholesterol”—have been seen as a sign of a healthy heart. It’s one of the most common things I hear in my clinic: “My HDL is really high, so I must be protected, right?” But what if that’s not the whole story? Emerging research is now…

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Calcium Score vs. Stress Test vs. CCTA: Which Heart Scan Can Actually Save Your Life?

Articles, HealthJuly 15, 2025

If you’re concerned about your heart health, chances are your doctor has mentioned one of three common tests: a stress test, a calcium score, or something called a coronary CT angiogram (CCTA). But here’s the problem—most people (and even some doctors) don’t fully understand what each test really shows, what they miss, and which one…

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Why “Normal” LDL Cholesterol Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe from Heart Disease

Articles, HealthJuly 6, 2025

You get your bloodwork back and breathe a sigh of relief—your LDL cholesterol levels are “normal.” But here’s the truth: people suffer heart attacks every day with what doctors consider “healthy” LDL numbers. If that seems confusing, you’re not alone. In this article, I’ll explain why the standard LDL test doesn’t tell the full story…

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The Two Most Powerful Foods to Lower LDL Cholesterol—Backed by Science

Articles, Health, UncategorizedJune 30, 2025

When it comes to lowering LDL cholesterol naturally, there’s a lot of noise out there. But after over two decades helping patients reclaim their cardiovascular health, I can tell you with confidence: two humble, affordable, and widely available foods stand out above the rest. Backed by solid clinical research, these two dietary staples can significantly…

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Lp(a): The Hidden Cholesterol Marker That Could Save Your Life

Articles, HealthJune 23, 2025

Every 33 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from heart disease. Many of them had normal cholesterol levels. How is that possible? As a functional medicine doctor with over 20 years of experience helping patients prevent and reverse heart disease, I’ve learned that standard cholesterol tests often miss one of the most dangerous cardiovascular risk…

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Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?

Health, UncategorizedJanuary 13, 2025

Magnesium is a vitally important mineral that is used for over 300 reactions in the body. Nearly every cell in your body needs magnesium to function properly. From regulating muscle contractions to helping DNA and RNA synthesis, magnesium is considered an essential mineral. Due to its importance, when you’re low on magnesium, there can be…

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This Vitamin May Save Your Arteries….and Your Bones

Articles, HealthFebruary 10, 2024

Preventing and reversing heart disease is a major passion of mine and I am always on the hunt for natural ways to support the heart. Many of the effective natural solutions available are not discussed on the news, in the papers and certainly not by most doctors. In this post, I want to review some…

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Four Proven Ways to Sleep Better….Naturally

Articles, HealthJanuary 22, 2024

Dr. Kevin Passero In my last blog, How Sleep Impacts Cholesterol Levels, I reviewed some of the most recent research showing how poor sleep or lack of sleep can lead to increased levels of dangerous cholesterol and increase cardiovascular disease risk. In this blog I am going to review four clinically validated natural supplements and…

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How Sleep Impacts Cholesterol Levels

Articles, HealthJanuary 9, 2024

Dr. Kevin Passero Balancing cholesterol levels and improving heart heath, without drugs, is one of the most common things I do in my daily clinical practice. It is an area of health that I have been working with and researching for over a decade since I discovered that I carry genetic patterns that put me…

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Nitric Oxide: The 1998 Nobel Prize Molecule That Supports Heart, Brain, and Longevity

The HDL Cholesterol Myth: Why High HDL May Not Protect Your Heart