How to prevent the formation of blood clots? 6 foods that thin the blood

The nutritionist told what should be included in the diet for the health of the heart and blood vessels.

Thick blood is a serious threat to the health of the cardiovascular system. It increases the risk of thromboembolism (acute blockage of a blood vessel by a thrombus) and thrombosis (formation of dense blood clots), causes the heart to work hard and can lead to hypertension, heart attack, stroke and even death.

Nata Gonchar

President of the Association of Nutritionists and Health Coaches (ANKH)

Proper nutrition and foods that naturally dilute the blood will help prevent such a condition. I will tell you about six products that normalize blood clotting and help reduce the risk of blood clots.

Blood thickening often signals malfunctions in the body — hypovitaminosis, the effects of stress, heart and vascular diseases, intracellular starvation of organs and tissues.

A common cause of thick blood is a consequence of improper nutrition and physical inactivity. The abuse of saturated fats, fast food, semi-finished products and industrial pastries negatively affects the quality of blood, it becomes thick, cholesterol levels rise, the process of formation of atherosclerotic plaques is activated.

In order to normalize blood clotting, it is necessary to eat well and engage in physical activity: more often walk in the fresh air, swim in the pool, sign up for a gym.

A balanced diet should consist of healthy nutrients:

• a large number of vegetables and fruits rich in vegetable fiber;
• sources of easily digestible protein (poultry meat, nuts, legumes, chicken eggs);
• complex carbohydrates (whole grains, greens, seeds);
• unsaturated fats (raw oils, fish, avocado, beef).

In a full-fledged diet, food anticoagulants should be added, which naturally dilute the blood and support the health of the heart and blood vessels.

Ginger

A natural anticoagulant with a rich vitamin composition. Ginger root contains the anti-inflammatory substance gingerol. In combination with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, it produces special enzymes that prevent platelets from sticking together.

Gingerol makes the blood more fluid and liquid, dissolves the existing cholesterol plaques, prevents their further formation.

By thinning the blood and promoting the dissolution of clots, ginger prevents strokes of the cerebral vessels. In addition, the combination of gingerol and unsaturated fatty acids helps to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, preventing it from remaining on the inner walls of the vessels of the circulatory system.

A special mineral and vitamin composition makes the walls of blood vessels elastic and strong, reduces the permeability of the arteries.

Ginger contains vitamins A, E, C, as well as selenium, which prevent aging of the heart muscle, arteries and veins, protecting against the influence of free radicals.

The use of ginger will help to maintain the health of the heart and blood vessels in normal. It is recommended to eat the product fresh or dried. It can be added to pastries, drinks, various dishes.

Olive oil

It is rich in plant antioxidants, which reduce the harmful activity of platelets, protect blood vessels from blockage by blood clots.

Extra virgin olive oil has a high content of phenol, which prevents the formation of blood clots, actively diluting thickened blood.

Regular use of the product helps to normalize the level of total cholesterol in the blood, reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus.

Add fresh oil to salads and sauces to get the maximum benefit from the product.

Fatty sea fish

The main assistant in the fight against thick blood. Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which prevent platelets from binding to each other, suppressing the process of their accumulation in blood vessels. Omega-3 effectively dilutes the blood and promotes the dissolution of formed blood clots.

In fish, omega-3 is in its natural form, which ensures complete and consistent absorption of fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids cleanse the walls of blood vessels from excess "bad" cholesterol, preventing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. A sufficient amount of omega-3 in the diet heals the endothelial cells of the heart and vascular tissue, ensures their normal division.

Eating fish dishes increases the resistance of vascular walls to the formation of blood clots, normalizes blood pressure.

Garlic

It has natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, as well as anticoagulant activity, which blocks the formation of blood clots. The greatest benefit can be obtained by eating baked and fresh garlic.

Pineapple

Fresh pineapple contains a special enzyme bromelain, which effectively protects against the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. Adding this product to the diet will help prevent blood thickening.

Studies show that bromelain actively dilutes blood, destroys blood clots and slows down the process of their formation.

Sea cabbage

Seaweed and other types of algae are natural anticoagulants containing large amounts of iodine.

The inclusion of algae in the diet will help normalize blood pressure, increase vascular tone and reduce blood viscosity. Add seaweed salads to the diet to thin the blood without taking synthetic drugs.

In addition to the listed food anticoagulants, I recommend adding foods rich in vitamin K to the diet (ensures normal blood clotting, protects blood vessels from blockage by blood clots):

• all kinds of leafy greens;
• different varieties of cabbage;
• cereals;
• pumpkin;
• avocado;
• kiwi;
• raspberry.

The use of healthy foods normalizes the process of blood clotting, strengthens the immune system, fills the body with vitamins.

I note that in order to normalize blood clotting, it is necessary to restore the water balance. Lack of fluid in the body provokes blood thickening, increasing the risk of blood clots.

Try to drink an individual amount of water every day. You can calculate the norm using the formula: 30 ml per 1 kg of weight.

To thin the blood, it is useful to drink herbal teas, for example, chamomile, karkade, sweet clover, cranberry.

Maintain a healthy blood composition with proper nutrition and an active lifestyle. Drink enough water, eat more fresh vegetables, exercise regularly. Take care of your body and be healthy.