#1 Best Food to Unclog Arteries

Berg explains that aspirin saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but the 2022 report highlighted that the risk of bleeding complications—bleeding ulcers, bleeding in the brain—outweighs the benefits for many people. He notes that aspirin 'does come with a package' and is 'not for everyone.' This shift sets the stage for his argument that a food-based approach can provide similar anti-clotting effects without the side effects. He emphasizes that 80% of heart attacks and strokes are caused by clots, not cholesterol plaque, so a safe way to reduce clotting is critical.

Berg uses the analogy of 'superglue' to describe how platelets normally connect to form a clot at an injury site. Aspirin and warfarin interfere with the glue's formation, but EPA goes a step further: it replaces a key ingredient so the superglue cannot be made in the first place. This means platelets float around but are not sticky. He argues this approach is superior because it avoids the bleeding side effects of pharmaceutical blood thinners. He cites a study showing EPA decreased clotting comparable to low-dose aspirin, and another 2019 study where EPA reduced cardiovascular events by 25%.