Blood Vessel Crisis:

How Spike Protein May Have Aged Our Arteries by a Decade - and What You Can Do About It

September 05, 2025

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A Message from Dr. McMillan

The topic of blood vessel inflammation has struck a chord with the public, reaching nearly 400,000 views on YouTube in just one week.

At the heart of the discussion is a powerful new insight: large vessel smouldering inflammation may be the hidden driver that accelerates vascular disease. Recognizing this process is a major breakthrough in how we think about long-term health after COVID.

My focus is not only on observing these changes but also on uncovering the mechanisms behind them — and most importantly, on finding strategies to mitigate the damage and protect health for the future.

Thank you for being part of this journey as we turn science into solutions.

Dr. Philip McMillan

In this week's Sept 5, 2025 update:

  • Covid-19: Spike protein may have aged our arteries

  • Vejon: This week’s featured Vejon video

  • Health: Nasal spray shows promise in preventing COVID-19

  • Infographic: Blood vessel crisis

  • News: Medical news in brief

  • Education: McMillan ROOT spike detox protocol

    Read time: 6 minutes

FEATURE ARTICLE

COVID-19

  • Cardiovascular deaths surged 9.3% between 2020-2022, with heart attack deaths in 25-44 year-olds increasing 29.9% during pandemic.

  • CARTESIAN study found COVID-19 accelerated arterial aging by 5-7 years even in mild cases, measured through pulse wave velocity.

  • SARS-CoV-2 spike protein damages vasa vasorum, causing arterial inflammation, fibrosis, and transformation of larger flexible arteries into more rigid pipes.

  • Multi-organ vascular damage can affect the heart, brain, kidneys, and lungs, explaining diverse post-COVID symptoms and increased disease rates across systems.

Why this is important: Within months of exposure, spike protein from COVID-19 disease or interventions may have silently aged millions of arteries, explaining surging heart attacks in younger adults. This vascular damage could affect every organ system and reshape cardiovascular medicine, demanding immediate attention to arterial health regardless of infection status.

HEALTH

  • COVID-19 accelerates arterial aging by attacking tiny vessels, causing inflammation and transforming larger flexible arteries into more rigid pipes.

  • Blood pressure monitoring is essential - measure relaxed with feet elevated, aim for below 120/80, track pulse pressure gaps.

  • Moderate consistent exercise works best - avoid high-intensity sessions, focus on conversation-pace activities 30 minutes regularly.

  • Omega-3s are foundational supplements - take 2-4 grams EPA/DHA daily to reduce inflammation and improve arterial flexibility.

Why this is important: Millions may unknowingly harbor prematurely aged arteries from COVID exposure, dramatically increasing heart attack and stroke risks. However, targeted interventions using specific supplements, moderate exercise, and blood pressure monitoring can potentially help to reverse years of vascular damage, offering hope for cardiovascular recovery and longevity.

SUPPORT VEJON MED

HEALTH

  • Azelastine nasal spray reduced COVID-19 infections by 67% in a German study of 450 participants over 56 days.

  • The spray also protected against other respiratory viruses, including rhinoviruses that cause common colds.

  • Multiple protection mechanisms include blocking viral entry receptors and creating a barrier in nasal passages.

  • Side effects were mild and rare, with bitter taste being most common at 9% of users.

Why this is important: Accessible prevention matters during ongoing viral threats. An inexpensive, over-the-counter nasal spray offering 67% protection against COVID-19 and other respiratory infections could democratize disease prevention, providing vulnerable populations with an additional safety tool that doesn't require prescriptions, vaccinations, or complex medical interventions.

INFOGRAPHIC

EDUCATION

McMillan ROOT Spike Detox Protocol

You don’t have to settle for feeling anything less than your best. The McMillan ROOT Spike Detox Protocol is designed to give you a clear roadmap to better health and lasting results. Complete our survey, get the link on submission to book a Check-In meeting with Dr McMillan and start your journey back to health. Note that all meetings are scheduled in UK time.

MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 Physical Education Is Important for Academic Success: Educational policymakers face mounting pressure to prioritize academic subjects, yet this research reveals that cutting PE hours undermines the very cognitive abilities students need for classroom success. Physical activity directly enhances working memory, attention, and problem-solving skills essential for learning mathematics, reading, and critical thinking across all subjects.

🚥 Can the 'Good' Bacteria in Your Mouth Act as Probiotic Cavity Fighters?: Oral bacteria contain specialized gene clusters that produce biofilm-forming molecules, potentially revolutionizing cavity prevention. Rather than eliminating all bacteria, researchers could engineer beneficial strains to outcompete harmful ones. This represents a paradigm shift from traditional dental hygiene toward precision microbiome manipulation for lasting oral health. [SOURCE]

🚥 Ultra-Processed Foods vs Minimally Processed Foods: Choosing minimally processed over ultra-processed foods delivers double the weight loss benefits while improving heart health markers and reducing food cravings. These findings reinforce that nutritional quality matters beyond calorie counting - emphasizing fiber-rich, additive-free whole foods can optimize both weight management and metabolic health outcomes simultaneously.

🚥 Electrical Stimulation Can Reprogram Immune System to Heal the Body Faster: Electrical reprogramming of immune cells presents a paradigm shift in treating inflammation-driven diseases. By transforming macrophages from inflammatory aggressors into healing allies, this technique offers a safe, targeted approach to enhance tissue repair while minimizing harmful immune responses across diverse medical conditions.

🚥 COVID, the Flu and Other Viral Infections Can Re-Awaken Dormant Breast Cancer Cells: Respiratory infections like flu and COVID may trigger dormant breast cancer cells to reawaken through immune molecule IL-6, potentially doubling relapse risk. This discovery opens therapeutic pathways using existing IL-6 inhibitors and emphasizes infection prevention for cancer survivors, offering new strategies to intercept metastasis before it begins.

🚥 Meal Timing in Later Life May Matter for Health and Longevity: Delayed breakfast timing could be a potential harbinger of declining health in older adults, correlating with depression, fatigue, and increased mortality risk. This connection between mealtime patterns and health outcomes offers clinicians a simple, observable marker for early intervention strategies in aging populations. [SOURCE]

BOOK NOOK

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  • Practical strategies for personal and community preparedness.

  • Lessons learned from COVID-19 and other outbreaks.

  • Actionable steps to boost resilience against emerging health threats.

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