Varicose veins diet – what to eat to strengthen the veins?

Its Latin name is Acidum nicotinicum. Vitamin PP is a combination of niacin and nicotinic acid. What has to do with the functioning of our venous system? Participates in the formation of red blood cells, prevents the accumulation of cholesterol, and dilates blood vessels. Fortunately, it is easy to get because it is found in nuts, grains and meat.

Although its name sounds a bit exotic – escin is the most popular anti-varicose substance. It is found in the seeds of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), and in the human body, if we help it get there, it will seal the blood vessels. It will reduce their fragility, restore proper tension, dissolve blood clots and prevent the formation of hemorrhoids. Escin is anti-inflammatory, relieves pain and reduces swelling. Unfortunately, it is not found in vegetables, fruits or other food products. When looking for it, we are doomed to visit a pharmacy, unless someone tries to obtain horse chestnut extract on their own.

It is said to prevent infections. And it’s not just cold resistance. Vitamin C also protects the veins. It makes infections that could damage them bypass our circulatory system in a wide arc. This is especially true for small vessels, the so-called capillaries, which when bursting form the characteristic “spider veins”. Let’s look for vitamin C not necessarily in imported lemons, oranges or kiwi. Its great sources are also, among others, potatoes, rosehip tea, strawberries, red pepper, horseradish and cabbage. But not much, which may seem surprising – they contain apples.

It is one of the strongest flavonoids, i.e. antioxidants. Diosmin is found in citrus fruits and peppermint leaves. It affects the elasticity of blood vessels and improves lymph flow. It prevents the feeling of heaviness in the legs and calf cramps. Scientists came up with the idea to break its crystals, because in this form it is absorbed faster from the digestive system and better absorbed by the body.

It is most effective when combined with vitamin C. By itself, it is simply a mixture of around 30 bioflavonoids. It occurs, inter alia, in citrus peels and seeds, as well as in some vegetables. We learned about its existence only in the XNUMXth century, when Hungarian scientists managed to isolate it from peppers and lemons. Vitamin P reduces the permeability of blood vessels, prevents bleeding and the formation of petechiae.

It improves blood flow through the capillaries (capillaries). Thanks to this, they better supply all tissues of our body with oxygen. For the first time, a routine was extracted from the herb of garden rue. Today it is often obtained from Japanese pearl and buckwheat herb. Citrus fruits as well as St. John’s wort and mint are great sources of it. You can buy it in the form of supplements, but the one that we deliver to the body, enriching the diet with fruit and herbs containing it, is better absorbed.

It takes part in the liver’s production of prothrombin, which regulates blood clotting. Vitamin K deficiency is common in newborns because it penetrates the placenta to a limited extent. We divide it into vitamin K1 (it is found in chlorophyll – a dye found, for example, in parsley, spinach and broccoli) and K2 – it is produced by intestinal flora bacteria. Its deficiency can even lead to internal bleeding, and its excess – to anemia. Natural vitamins K1 and K2 are not soluble in water, but in fats.

When there is not enough of it, blood vessels become brittle and burst. Silicon is responsible for their flexibility. Its good sources are grains, fruit peels, especially grapes, as well as garlic and chives.

Drinking ginkgo biloba extract or infusion improves microcirculation and reduces the tension in blood vessel walls. It is a good idea to do it several times a day as soon as the first symptoms of vein problems appear, e.g. swelling of the legs. Ginkgo also soothes cramps and pain in the calves associated with their ischemia. It prevents venous insufficiency and has antiatherosclerotic properties.

The witch hazel shrub is native to East Asia and North America. It is a valuable source of flavonoids and saponins that seal blood vessels and reduce their fragility. Witch hazel (Hamamelis L.) has an antihaemorrhagic effect and regulates subcutaneous circulation.

It is a component of many ointments used for the symptomatic treatment of minor bruises and hematomas. The active compounds of arnica are well absorbed by the epidermis and accelerate the resorption of ecchymoses. They also relieve pain. In addition, they reach the capillaries and strengthen their walls. Arnica also has anticoagulant properties. It can be used not only on the skin, but also internally – by drinking an infusion of dry flowers.