Which drinks effectively dilute the blood — the 4 best options
The concept of "thick blood" in medical terminology implies an excessively high concentration of shaped elements in it.
And quite often this phenomenon is combined with impaired water-salt metabolism in the body, that is, when there is a shortage of fluid (and this may be due to impaired gastrointestinal function, and not banal thirst).
What is the easiest way to normalize blood viscosity? Include drinks and foods in the diet that help maintain a normal blood balance and dilute it.
In this article, we will look at which drinks reduce blood viscosity, and which ones, on the contrary, thicken it.
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What is the danger of &171;thick&187; blood?
Too thick blood is one of the most common causes of blood clots and plaques in blood vessels. Those, in turn, disrupt normal blood flow, and under certain circumstances lead to blockage of some vessels .
If this happens in the area of the brain , then a heart attack subsequently occurs – a rupture of blood vessels in which a zone of very high blood pressure has formed. If in the area of the heart muscle if a blood clot occurs, it will provoke heart failure, in the worst case – a massive heart attack, accompanied by rupture of some muscle layers of the heart.
The blood is also too thick can provoke the development of the following diseases:
- Hypertension (chronic type);
- Varicose veins;
- Arthrosis;
- Anemia;
- Migraine.
By the way, even with thick blood, the pH balance of the blood plasma is disrupted, which makes it more acidic. All this leads to increased adhesion of red blood cells and platelets, which only accelerates the formation of blood clots and plaques.
4 drinks to reduce blood viscosity
The main difference between such drinks is that they contain vitamins B 2 , E, C, organic acids, phytoncides.
And at the same time, the sugar content in them is very low (excess glucose provokes the formation of lipid compounds, which can also form the basis of forming blood clots). These drinks include:
- Green tea. It contains a really huge portion of antioxidants, including vitamin E. They prevent the oxidation of platelets and erythrocytes, slowing down the process of "adhesion" of shaped elements. Nutritionists recommend drinking green tea without sugar or with a small amount of honey (it is added only to cooled tea). Also green tea cleans the vessels .
- Cocoa. Only we are talking about cocoa without milk or with a small amount of it. With water, it turns out not so tasty, but it is very useful. Cocoa contains phytoncides that provoke the production of endorphins. Those, in turn, activate Brain activity , dilute the blood.
- Plain water. Is the basis of blood plasma. It is also necessary for a person to normalize the water-salt balance. In particular, if you consume at least 2 liters of drinking water daily, this will keep the concentration of potassium and sodium in the blood normal (and they inhibit each other). Otherwise, the amount of sodium increases, which contributes to an increase in blood viscosity.
- Fruit and vegetable juices. Almost all of them contain large amounts of vitamin C, which accelerates the breakdown of lipids and promotes the elimination of toxins. Also, such juices with pulp are an indispensable source of fiber – it is not digested, but helps to cleanse the intestines of toxins and promotes fluid retention in it.
Effective folk remedies
In alternative medicine, there are dozens of recipes for rapid blood thinning. The most effective among them, judging by the reviews, are the following:
- Garlic cocktail. It is known that garlic is extremely good for the blood . To make a cocktail, mix 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon each of apple cider vinegar, red wine and olive oil. Put all this through a meat grinder, or better yet, grind it with a blender. Put the resulting gruel in a glass bowl and leave in the refrigerator for 6 hours. Next, 1 teaspoon of the finished mixture is stirred in a glass of water and drunk in one gulp. Such a cocktail should be taken 2 times a day (on an empty stomach and before dinner).
- Decoction of black currant. Currants also thin the blood . To prepare a decoction, fresh shrub leaves are needed, without berries. 200 grams of leaves are poured with 2 liters of water, brought to a boil and kept on low heat for 45 minutes. Then, after cooling, the broth is filtered, 50 grams of honey are added to it. Drink 100 milliliters 2 times a day.
- Broth of meadowsweet (vyazolisty laburnum). 10 grams of crushed leaves of the plant will be required (can be purchased at almost any pharmacy). They are poured with 2 cups of boiling water, infused until completely cooled. Take 3 times a day for 1 tablespoon before meals. The course is no more than 10 days, then a break is taken for 7 days (and, if necessary, the course is repeated).
- Rosehip infusion. Dried shrub fruits are needed for its preparation. 50 grams of these are poured with 200 milliliters of strong alcohol. Insist for 7 days at room temperature, avoiding sunlight. Next, strain, take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day. Rosehip fruits contain a large amount of vitamin C, which will also help strengthen the immune system.
What should I avoid?
Drinks that thicken the blood include:
- Black tea. This drink contains a large amount of tannins – these are tannins that contribute to blood thickening. To minimize this effect, preference should be given to "light varieties" of traditional tea.
- Milk. The product contains casein, which is a carbohydrate that is broken down by the action of only a special enzyme complex. Along with this casein thickens the blood . It is worth noting that the casein content in goat's milk is much higher than in cow's milk.
- Alcoholic beverages. After consuming them, blood pressure initially increases and blood viscosity decreases. But after 40-60 minutes, ethyl alcohol derivatives enter the bloodstream and thicken it. At the same time, alcoholic beverages provoke a violation of the water-salt balance – that is why in the morning after them you are so thirsty. The body is simply experiencing a lack of fluid.
Coffee-containing drinks should be included in a separate category. Coffee has almost no effect on blood viscosity . Moreover, caffeine contributes to a slight increase in blood pressure, thereby thinning the blood. But the effect is temporary. And if coffee is consumed with sugar (this also includes various kinds of drinks with coffee), then it will have almost no effect on viscosity. But it is definitely not worth abusing coffee, since excess caffeine causes the so-called "coffee addiction" .
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Conclusion
In total, to prevent chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system, it is necessary to maintain normal blood viscosity. This can be done without the mandatory use of pharmacology, it is enough to include certain drinks in your diet.
And the most important thing is to drink enough water, at least 2 liters per day (and even more in summer).
