Dr. Mark Houston

ABOUT MARK HOUSTON, M.D.

Hidden within the arteries, toxins and chronic inflammation quietly erode cardiovascular health long before symptoms appear. Microplastics, heavy metals, and other environmental pollutants accelerate vascular damage, disrupt blood pressure regulation, and contribute to atherosclerosis. Dr. Mark Houston has spent decades at the cutting edge of cardiovascular medicine, combining advanced diagnostics with targeted interventions to protect arterial health from these modern threats.

Director of the Hypertension Institute and triple-board certified in Internal Medicine, Hypertension, and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Houston holds dual Master’s degrees in Human Nutrition and Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine. A former Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he is recognized among the Top 50 Functional and Integrative Medical Doctors in the U.S. and has authored multiple books and peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular health, hypertension, and metabolic medicine.

Dr. Houston supports MDLifespan’s Heart PlasmaXchange Protocol as a physician-led, evidence-backed approach to reducing cardiovascular toxin burden. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) actively removes microplastics, heavy metals, and inflammatory proteins from the bloodstream—helping to improve circulation, lower systemic inflammation, and protect vascular function. For patients with hypertension or early vascular changes, this biochemical “reset” may help restore conditions that support healthier arteries and better blood pressure control.

MDLifespan’s data demonstrates measurable impact: more than 300 successful TPE procedures in the past year, with up to 100% decrease in heavy metals, 90% decrease in microplastics, and 80% reduction in chronic inflammation. These outcomes align with Dr. Houston’s mission to address root causes of cardiovascular disease rather than only managing its downstream effects.

🎧 Listen to Dr. Houston on The TPE Blueprint Podcast as he unpacks the connection between toxins, hypertension, and long-term heart health—and how targeted detoxification can support cardiovascular resilience. Listen here →

As a member of the MDLifespan Advisory Board, Dr. Houston brings unparalleled expertise in vascular medicine, helping shape protocols that protect the heart and arteries in an increasingly toxic world.