Did you know that your “fountain of youth” is actually located in your blood vessels? The lining of the blood vessels – the endothelium – is your body’s largest internal medicine pharmacy. Your endothelial pharmacy dispenses dozens of medicines that regulate:
- blood flow and blood pressure
- blood clotting
- cholesterol
- inflammation
- growth and repair of blood vessels
A person with healthy endothelium basically has a working pharmacy that dispenses the right medicines at the right time, resulting in a longer and healthier life. This is why it is so important to be aware of what you are putting in your body. Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly will protect your “fountain of youth.”