This engaging article, "How DCs Can Help the Population Achieve Cardiovascular Health (Pt. 1)," highlights a concerning reversal in the progress made against cardiovascular disease. Despite significant efforts by the American Heart Association (AHA) over decades, including substantial research funding, heart disease remains the leading cause of death. The author, Dr. Jeffrey Tucker, argues that medical doctors and the public need the help of Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) in addressing this critical issue.

A central point is that heart disease often stems from compromised endothelial capacity to produce nitric oxide, largely due to poor food and lifestyle choices, not just genes or stress. The article emphasizes the importance of diet, particularly the consumption of dark-green leafy vegetables, garlic, citrus fruits, pomegranate, watermelon, nuts, and seeds, as these foods can boost nitric oxide production and bioavailability. Dr. Tucker also stresses the significance of hydration. He suggests that DCs can play a vital role in early detection and in aggressively treating patients at risk by focusing on these root causes, offering a perspective beyond standard medical interventions like drugs, stents, and bypass operations. The author will share more talking points in part 2 of the article.