Which dried fruits dilute the blood — the 5 best options
Excessively thick and viscous blood is one of the most common causes of heart attack and stroke, when it all starts with the formation of a blood clot or plaques in blood vessels.
One of the reasons why the blood becomes excessively thick is a violation of the balance of the shaped elements, as well as a change in the acid–base, water-salt ratio in the blood plasma.
At the same time, in most cases, it is possible to normalize the patient's condition only with the help of a properly selected diet. And in such a diet, as a rule, dried fruits are necessarily included.
Research confirms that regular consumption of dried fruits and nuts normalizes cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
And what are the most effective and useful dried fruits against blood clots?
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How does nutrition affect blood viscosity?
The viscosity of blood plasma depends entirely on the shaped elements present in it. These include erythrocytes, platelets, leukocytes, and along with this – glucose, oxygen, potassium, sodium, magnesium, vitamins, cholesterol and all other elements that are transported through the body through the circulatory system.
Plasma is the basis of blood in this case – a mixture of water and micronutrients. The body receives all this "from the outside", that is, together with food.
But leukocytes, platelets, erythrocytes are synthesized by the body itself, while certain groups of vitamins, trace elements, and nutrients are used (including vitamins PP, K, B 12 , proteins, carbohydrates, some groups of fats).
Based on the above, the human diet, of course, directly affects the biochemical composition of the blood . And in the event that the viscosity increases, there is a risk of blood clots, and pressure on the vessels increases (for some it causes a headache, for others – heart pain, for others - migraine attacks).
What doctors recommend to do with increased blood viscosity? In most cases, anticoagulants are prescribed – these are drugs that slow down the blood clotting process. But in the future, it will be necessary to determine the exact cause of the increased plasma viscosity and eliminate it (and in almost 85% of cases, the reason lies in unhealthy diet and the presence of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system ).
What vitamins and trace elements are needed to thin the blood? The following elements can be distinguished, which should definitely be included in the diet:
- Liquid. It is the main plasma and with its help, blood density is directly regulated. You should drink 1.5 – 2 liters of liquid or more daily (preferably plain water or non–concentrated juices).
- Vitamin A. For the most part, it is necessary for the normalization of the vascular system, and also prevents vasospasm. Independently, it has little effect on blood viscosity, but in combination with other anticoagulants, it enhances their effect.
- Vitamin E . It is an antioxidant, that is, it prevents the oxidation of shaped elements – blood cells, many groups of amino acids.
- Fiber. Normalizes metabolism, due to which the body "extracts" more micronutrients from food. And fiber "retains" fluid in the large intestine, normalizing the body's water-salt balance.
- Vitamin C. Under its action, carbohydrates are broken down and digested, and cholesterol oxidation is accelerated. It also helps to rid the blood of toxins and non-digestible mineral elements.
- Iodine. Not only reduces blood viscosity, but also improves blood vessel tone . And at the same time, it normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland.
- B-group vitamins (except in 12 ). They are directly involved in the work of the endocrine system, regulate a wide range of intercellular metabolic processes (including in the bone marrow, where the production of blood-shaped elements takes place).
Top 5 most useful dried fruits
Dried fruits for the most part consist of fiber and simple carbohydrates – they are quickly absorbed, provide the body with energy. Naturally, most of the vitamins and minerals in them remain after drying. But if you consume them regularly, then you should increase the amount of water you drink daily – only in this case will fiber cleanse the intestines, prevent the formation of excessively dense feces. So which dried fruits will help to dilute the blood as quickly as possible?
1. Dates
Nutritionists claim that it is enough to eat only 10 dates every day to provide 80% of your body with iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, sulfur
.
And they also contain B vitamins, and fiber – 6 grams per 100 grams of product (and this is even more than in beetroot).
And with all this, dates consist of water by 20%, which is why they belong to easily digestible dried fruits – they are allowed to be consumed even during rehabilitation after a heart attack or stroke.
2. Raisin
Raisins are extremely useful for blood vessels . Of the vitamins it contains A, C, B
1
, In
2
, In
5
. Another 3% of raisins are food–grade non-digestible fibers (fiber), about 22% is water. The composition also contains tartaric and oleanolic acids,
which relate to phytoncides
and help to reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the blood.
About 85% of raisins are fructose. Therefore, it should be extremely carefully included in the diet for diabetes mellitus. It should also not be used for gastritis or peptic ulcer of the stomach, duodenum.
3. Dried apricots
Is one of the lowest-calorie dried fruits. Dried apricots contain a large amount of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, vitamins A, B 1
, In
2
, C and PP. Up to 7 grams of dietary fiber per 100 grams of dried apricots, and up to 70 grams of water (depending on the degree of shrinkage).
It is recommended to include it in the diet with a tendency to hypo– or hypertension, as well as with intestinal disorders. Also dried apricots strengthen the heart .
4. Prunes
One of the features of prunes is that it contains a whole composition of organic acids
(sorrel, lemon, apple).
It also contains a considerable amount of fiber, potassium, iron, vitamin A (more than 1.5 times more than in bananas). There is also vitamin PP, but in small amounts – it has practically no effect on blood viscosity.
You can also cook prunes therapeutic mixtures for the cardiovascular system .
5. Dried cherries
It is one of the richest sources of vitamin B 5
, C, sodium and phosphorus. But at the same time, about 73% of the product is carbohydrates, so they are used with caution in diabetes mellitus.
Dried cherries contain copper and iron in small amounts – helps to normalize the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin (it is a part of red blood cells, it is necessary to saturate the blood with oxygen).
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Conclusion
In total, dried fruits allow you to quickly reduce blood viscosity and prevent the occurrence of blood clots and plaques.
The main rule is to include non–sweet dried fruits in the diet (except for raisins). They contain the highest fiber and water content, which is exactly what is necessary for the human hematopoietic apparatus.
