High blood pressure is often called the silent killer. But what if the real danger isn’t just the numbers on your cuff—but the hidden damage happening in your microvessels long before your doctor notices?

In this episode of Better Life with Dr. Pinkston, Dr. Maryanne Pinkston is joined by Dr. Hans Vink and Bob Long to uncover:

1. Why even “pre-hypertension” numbers double your risk of heart attack and stroke.

2. How vascular stiffness, nitric oxide imbalance, and capillary loss silently drive hypertension.

3. The overlooked role of the glycocalyx—your body’s largest and most important “organ.”

4. Groundbreaking studies showing how repairing the glycocalyx can restore capillary density, lower blood pressure, and even improve kidney and brain function.

5. Real-world stories of patients reversing high blood pressure, circulation problems, and even non-healing wounds with science-backed nutritional support.

If you’ve ever been told “your labs look fine” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, or anxious about your blood pressure—you’re not crazy. This conversation reveals the root cause your doctor may be missing, and what you can do to take back control.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:38 Blood Pressure Risks
• 05:34 Hypertension Causes
• 08:05 Young Adults & Lifestyle
• 11:18 Glycocalyx Solutions
• 20:36 Kidney & Brain Health
• 25:18 Real Life Results
• 29:29 Action Steps
• 32:11 Conclusion

🔑 Key Takeaways

1. Every 20/10 increase in blood pressure doubles your cardiovascular risk. “Borderline” numbers aren’t safe.
2. Microvascular decline starts before hypertension shows up on labs. You lose up to 50% of your capillaries with age.
3. Repairing the glycocalyx with targeted therapeutics like ReVasca improves circulation, elasticity, and nitric oxide balance.
4. Studies show dramatic improvements in kidney health, wound healing, and blood pressure control when the glycocalyx is supported.

Prevention is power: testing with GlycoCheck gives visibility into early microvascular decline—what standard labs miss.

💬 Memorable Quotes

“High blood pressure is called the silent killer because you don’t feel it—until it’s too late.” – Bob Long

“The glycocalyx is actually the largest organ in your body—7,000 square feet of surface area delivering life to your cells.” – Dr. Hans Vink

“Most blood pressure drugs trick the body. Repairing the glycocalyx treats the root cause.” – Dr. Pinkston

🙌 Real-World Proof

• Anthony M.: “After one month on ReVasca, my blood pressure dropped into a healthier range—better results than 3x the prescription dose.”

• Sarah H.: “Within 3 weeks of ReVasca, my brain fog, swelling, and balance issues dramatically improved. Our whole family’s quality of life is better.”

• Dr. Michael W. (Practitioner): “GlycoCheck scans are a game-changer for patient care—fast, accurate, and life-changing.”

Feeling tired, foggy, or worried about your blood pressure—even when your labs are “normal”? Don’t wait.

👉 Book your GlycoCheck scan today and see what your doctor might be missing.

Learn more here: https://glycocalyx.com/

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GjzSXg4zHgc4Bj0VCwAb2