12 Factors Affecting Cardiac Health posted on June 28, 2010 Share this Post Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Genetics Water quality and quantity Heavy metal/xenobiotics presence (excess of hormones in meat and dairy) High cholesterol-oxidation High C-reactive protein Diets high in trans-fats Inadequate anti-oxidant intake Presence of repair deficit- Vitamin C deficiency High homocysteine/fibrinogen Hyper-insulinism-obesity/smoking Lack of exercise Lack of control of stress