The Metabolic-Vascular Connection

Every system in your body depends on healthy blood flow. When your metabolism falters — due to insulin resistance, high cholesterol, or visceral fat — the blood vessels suffer first.

We see this connection daily at Sheen Vein (Aesthetics and Functional Medicine), where patients come for vein symptoms but leave with a deeper understanding of their metabolic health.

Signs of Poor Metabolic Health

• Fatigue after meals
• Brain fog or sugar cravings
• Elevated triglycerides
• High fasting glucose or A1C
• Increasing waist circumference

These are not just lab abnormalities — they are early warnings of vascular dysfunction.

How It Leads to Vascular Disease

1. Insulin resistance increases inflammation in vessel walls.
2. Visceral fat releases cytokines that weaken collagen in veins.
3. High cholesterol combines with inflammation to form plaque.
4. Poor circulation leads to leg swelling, spider veins, and chronic fatigue.

A Comprehensive Functional Approach

Our St. Louis practice bridges aesthetic vascular medicine and functional metabolic therapy.
We combine:

• Ultrasound-guided vein mapping
• Lifestyle and nutritional medicine
• Hormone optimization and red light therapy

Learn more about our Integrated Vein and Metabolic Program.

Prevention Through Early Detection

We use advanced panels that include:

• Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR
• hs-CRP and homocysteine
• Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB
• Vitamin D, thyroid, and cortisol balance

These help uncover why a patient develops varicose veins or cardiovascular issues even at a young age.

Empowering Patients for Long-Term Health

When you understand that veins, arteries, and metabolism are all connected, you can make informed changes that prevent disease and extend longevity.

Through our Functional Medicine and Vascular Health page, we guide patients to lasting transformation — from circulation to cellular repair.

Closing Thought

You can’t treat vascular disease without treating metabolism.
By combining modern vein therapies with functional root-cause medicine, Sheen Vein (Aesthetics and Functional Medicine) offers St. Louis patients a truly complete approach to heart and vascular wellness.

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