Optimizing Cardiovascular Health: Enzymes, Peptides, and Cutting-Edge Therapies

Presented by Immanence Health

Written by Dr. Christine Schaffner

Cardiovascular health is more than just maintaining normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels—it’s about optimizing circulation, reducing inflammation, and supporting the body’s natural ability to repair and regenerate. From enzymes that break down fibrin and improve blood flow to peptides that promote tissue healing, there are a variety of powerful tools to enhance heart and vascular health.



In this guide, we’ll explore key enzymes, botanicals, peptides, and advanced therapies that support cardiovascular function. We’ll also look at the role of oxidative stress, the impact of spike proteins on vascular health, and innovative approaches like EBOO therapy, endothelial glycocalyx support, and heart-brain coherence techniques. Whether you’re looking to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, or enhance overall heart resilience, these insights can help you take a proactive approach to your cardiovascular well-being.

Enzymes:

• Lumbrokinase (Bolouke): Breaks down fibrin, reducing blood clots and promoting healthy circulation.
• Serrapeptase (Enerex): Reduces inflammation and breaks down excess fibrin, improving blood flow.
• Nattokinase: Dissolves fibrin, preventing clot formation and enhancing circulation.

Botanicals:

• Dan Shen (Supreme Nutrition): A Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used to improve circulation and support heart health.
• Liposomal Spleen Gemmo: A combination of plant stem cells with liposomal delivery that supports blood flow and spleen filtration of blood.
• Quercetin: A flavonoid with antioxidant properties that stabilizes mast cells, reduces inflammation, and supports cardiovascular health by improving blood vessel function.

Endothelial Glycocalyx Support:

• Arterosil: Restores and heals the endothelial glycocalyx, reducing inflammation and improving blood vessel health to support blood flow.

Melatonin

• What It Is: Melatonin is a hormone primarily known for regulating sleep-wake cycles, but it also possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that support overall cardiovascular health.
• Why It Matters: Melatonin reduces oxidative stress, which is critical for heart health, as oxidative damage contributes to inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and plaque formation in arteries. Melatonin also supports mitochondrial health, directly benefiting heart cells by enhancing energy production and resilience to stress. Additionally, melatonin has been shown to modulate blood pressure and improve lipid profiles, further supporting cardiovascular wellness.
• Benefits:
• Antioxidant Protection: Melatonin neutralizes free radicals, protecting blood vessels from oxidative stress.
• Inflammation Reduction: By lowering inflammation, melatonin helps reduce risks associated with atherosclerosis and vascular damage.
• Blood Pressure Regulation: Melatonin can improve nighttime blood pressure regulation, aiding in heart health, especially for those with hypertension.
• Mitochondrial Support: Enhances energy production in heart cells, improving heart function and resilience.

Other Considerations:

• CoQ10: An essential nutrient that supports mitochondrial function and energy production in heart cells, improving cardiovascular resilience and reducing oxidative stress.
• Nicotine Patch: Low-dose transdermal nicotine can stimulate nicotinic receptors, potentially supporting vagus nerve function and modulating inflammatory responses in certain therapeutic protocols.
• Bemer, Biomat, PEMF, Grounding: Therapies to enhance microcirculation and reduce inflammation.
• Flow Presso: A device that promotes circulation and lymphatic drainage.
• Foot Baths: Assist in detoxification and improve circulation.
• Ozone Therapy: Enhances oxygenation and circulation.
• Heparin: An anticoagulant that prevents clot formation, improving blood flow.
• Weber EndoLight: This laser watch has a unique arrangement of red, yellow, green, and blue laser diodes that guarantees optimal light irradiation of the circulating blood via the arteries in your wrist for an effect on the entire body.

Ivermectin

• What It Is: Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication traditionally used to treat various infections. Recent studies have explored its potential effects in modulating immune responses and mitigating viral infections, including interactions with spike proteins.
• Why It Matters: Ivermectin has been suggested to bind to spike proteins, potentially preventing them from attaching to ACE2 receptors on cells. By inhibiting this interaction, Ivermectin may reduce spike protein-induced cellular damage and inflammation. Additionally, Ivermectin’s anti-inflammatory properties may help in reducing systemic inflammation associated with viral infections.
• Impact on Spike Protein and Cardiovascular Health:
• Spike Protein Modulation: Ivermectin may inhibit spike proteins from binding to ACE2 receptors, decreasing the potential for endothelial damage and reducing cardiovascular stress.
• Anti-inflammatory Effects: Its anti-inflammatory properties can help control the immune response, limiting excessive inflammation and reducing cardiovascular risk.
• Potential Reduction of Clotting and Vascular Stress: By reducing spike protein interactions and inflammation, Ivermectin may help decrease clot formation and vascular inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular health.
• Benefits:
• Reduction in Inflammation: Helps modulate the immune response to reduce cytokine release and inflammatory markers.
• Cardiovascular Protection: By potentially reducing endothelial and vascular stress caused by spike protein interactions, Ivermectin may support heart health.
• Immune Support: Supports the immune system in maintaining a balanced response, reducing the risk of overactive inflammatory responses.

Ivermectin offers potential cardiovascular benefits through its interactions with spike proteins and by reducing inflammation, which can lower cardiovascular strain and contribute to overall vascular health.

Peptides for Cardiovascular Support:

1. Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-4)

• What It Is: A naturally occurring peptide that plays a role in tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels).
• Why It Matters: TB-4 promotes healing of the endothelial lining, supporting cardiovascular health and reducing vascular inflammation. By aiding tissue repair, it can help mitigate damage to blood vessels and improve circulation.
• Benefits: TB-4 enhances the body’s ability to repair cardiovascular tissue, decreases oxidative stress, and improves blood flow.

2. BPC-157

• What It Is: Body Protection Compound-157 is a peptide derived from stomach proteins, known for its regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Why It Matters: BPC-157 supports vascular and tissue health, enhancing blood vessel integrity and helping repair damaged endothelium. It can improve circulation, aid in injury recovery, and support the body’s natural repair mechanisms.
• Benefits: BPC-157 reduces inflammation, protects blood vessels, and may improve resilience against cardiovascular strain and oxidative damage.

3. Epitalon

• What It Is: Epitalon is a peptide that stimulates the production of telomerase, an enzyme that helps maintain telomere length, supporting cellular longevity.
• Why It Matters: Epitalon promotes cardiovascular health by protecting cells from premature aging, particularly those within the cardiovascular system. By enhancing telomere length, it helps reduce oxidative stress and cellular aging, which are major contributors to cardiovascular disease.
• Benefits: Epitalon supports cellular health, reduces oxidative stress, and may improve the longevity of heart and blood vessel cells.

4. Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA-1)

• What It Is: Thymosin Alpha-1 is a peptide that modulates immune function and promotes anti-inflammatory effects.
• Why It Matters: By regulating immune responses, TA-1 reduces chronic inflammation, a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease. It supports the immune system’s ability to target infections and inflammation without triggering excessive responses that can damage blood vessels.
• Benefits: TA-1 enhances immune resilience, reduces inflammation, and supports overall cardiovascular health by minimizing damage from chronic inflammatory responses.

EBOO

Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation (EBOO) is a cutting-edge therapy designed to improve blood oxygenation, reduce inflammation, and promote detoxification, with significant benefits for cardiovascular health. Through EBOO, blood is drawn, filtered to remove harmful substances like heavy metals, petroleum byproducts, and cellular waste, and then passed through a red and UVA photonic sleeve. This enhances oxygenation and immune function before the blood is reintroduced to the body. The combined effects of filtration, ozonation, and photonic stimulation help reduce cardiovascular inflammation, support healthy circulation, and lower oxidative stress. For individuals with cardiovascular inflammation, EBOO offers a promising, non-invasive way to reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, and enhance overall energy and well-being.

A Note on EMF

The potential link between cellphone use and cardiovascular risk has been a topic of ongoing research, particularly due to the exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMF) emitted by mobile devices. Several mechanisms have been proposed that may contribute to cardiovascular health concerns:

1. Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Exposure: Cellphones emit non-ionizing radiation in the form of radiofrequency (RF) waves. Prolonged exposure to these waves may cause oxidative stress and inflammation, which can affect cardiovascular health by increasing the risk of hypertension, atherosclerosis, and other cardiovascular conditions.
2. Increased Blood Pressure: Some studies have suggested that cellphone use, particularly long conversations or holding the device near the head or chest, may cause short-term increases in blood pressure. This could be due to EMF exposure or stress related to cellphone use.
3. Heart Rate Variability (HRV): EMF exposure may affect autonomic nervous system function, leading to altered heart rate variability. Lower HRV is often associated with higher cardiovascular risk, as it reflects reduced adaptability of the heart to changing conditions.
4. Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: Chronic exposure to EMF has been suggested to increase oxidative stress and inflammatory markers, both of which are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Inflammation of the vascular endothelium, for example, can lead to impaired blood vessel function and contribute to conditions like atherosclerosis.
5. Sedentary Lifestyle: Indirectly, excessive cellphone use may promote a sedentary lifestyle, as people spend more time on their devices and less time engaging in physical activity. Physical inactivity is a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

While research continues, experts recommend limiting unnecessary EMF exposure from cellphones, such as using speaker mode or earphones, and minimizing prolonged phone use to reduce potential risks to cardiovascular health. Create a safe sleeping location by turning off Wifi and removing electronics from bedroom.

Benefits of Heart-Brain Coherence:

1. Reduced Stress: Achieving heart-brain coherence can lower stress by balancing the autonomic nervous system, promoting calm and relaxation.
2. Improved Emotional Well-being: Coherence helps regulate emotions, fostering positive states like gratitude, compassion, and joy.
3. Enhanced Cognitive Function: It supports better decision-making, focus, and problem-solving by improving brain function.
4. Boosted Immune System: Coherence is linked to enhanced immune responses, supporting physical health and resilience.
5. Better Sleep: Promotes deeper, more restorative sleep by calming the body and mind.
6. Increased Energy: It may improve energy levels by reducing the physiological wear caused by stress.
7. Overall Healing: Supports recovery and healing by creating a harmonious physiological state.

How to Practice Heart-Brain Coherence:

1. Heart-Focused Breathing:
2. Focus your attention on the area around your heart.
3. Breathe slowly and deeply, imagining each breath flowing in and out through your heart.
4. Activate a Positive Emotion:
5. While breathing, try to recall a positive memory or focus on feelings of love, gratitude, or compassion.
6. Stay with this feeling, allowing it to spread throughout your body.
7. Sustain the Practice:

• Continue heart-focused breathing and holding a positive emotion for a few minutes, gradually extending the time as you get comfortable.

This simple practice can be done anywhere and is effective in promoting coherence, leading to better mental, emotional, and physical well-being over time.

Supporting cardiovascular health requires a multifaceted approach, addressing circulation, inflammation, oxidative stress, and overall vitality. From enzymes like lumbrokinase and nattokinase to botanicals such as Dan Shen and quercetin, natural interventions play a key role in promoting healthy blood flow. Advanced therapies like EBOO, ozone therapy, and endothelial glycocalyx support provide cutting-edge options for reducing vascular inflammation and enhancing oxygenation.

Additionally, peptides like BPC-157 and thymosin beta-4, alongside supplemental support from melatonin and CoQ10, contribute to heart health at a cellular level. Understanding the impact of EMF exposure, heart-brain coherence, and microcirculation therapies can further optimize cardiovascular function.



By integrating these targeted interventions, you can take a proactive, holistic approach to cardiovascular wellness—supporting longevity, energy, and resilience for years to come.

About Dr. Christine Schaffner

Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor who has helped thousands of people recover from chronic or complex illnesses. Through online summits, her Spectrum of Health podcast, a network of Immanence Health clinics, and renowned online programs, Dr. Schaffner goes beyond biological medicine, pulling from all systems of medicine and healing modalities--helping patients reclaim their wellness and reveal their brightest light.

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Disclaimer: this post is for informational purposes only and is not meant to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Please do your own research and consult with your own personal licensed health care provider before making any treatment decisions.