Which vegetables dilute the blood and prevent the formation of blood clots — a list of the 15 most effective

Blood is a combination of plasma and blood–shaped elements (erythrocytes, platelets, leukocytes). The so-called "viscosity" of blood depends on their concentration. Its overestimated indicators have an extremely negative impact on Cardiovascular health . But what does that viscosity depend on?

Is it possible to reduce it somehow by including certain foods in your diet? Which vegetables are the most effective for thinning human blood?

How does nutrition affect blood viscosity?

Platelets, leukocytes, and erythrocytes are all produced by the body itself using micronutrients and vitamins. And the basis of plasma is the most ordinary water with minerals, metals, and some groups of vitamins dissolved in it (mainly E and B groups).

A normalize viscosity the following list of trace elements helps :

• Vitamin E;
• Folic acid;
• Ascorbic acid;
• Potassium;
• Calcium;
• Phosphorus;
• Sodium compounds (but with their excess, the viscosity of the blood only increases).

And it is extremely important to monitor the water-salt balance . Ideally, drink at least 2 liters of water per day. At the same time, the liquid from vegetables and fruits is absorbed faster and the nutrient content in it is higher.

To quickly reduce blood viscosity, you should also avoid "heavy" fatty foods (rich in animal proteins. Foods and dishes containing such elements only slow down the course of metabolic processes, but at the same time supply the body with cholesterol – it just accumulates in the blood (and with excessive content – leads to the formation of cholesterol plaques and blood clots).

15 most healthy vegetables

Nutritionists claim that in this regard, the best are vegetables with a high content of indigestible fiber (it helps to cleanse the intestines, and also retains fluid in it) and greens.

1. Ginger

Ginger root dilutes blood , because he  rich in phytoncides - they help cleanse the blood of the same cholesterol and toxins, and at the same time normalize iron absorption and hemoglobin production.

Also ginger cleanses blood vessels , improves blood circulation of the brain and contributes to the prevention of cognitive diseases.

2. Garlic

Garlic reduces blood viscosity due to the many compounds of phytoncides in its composition, as well as vitamin C. All this adds up dramatically reduces cholesterol levels in the blood.

Another feature of garlic is that it acts as an antibiotic and helps normalize the intestinal microflora. This allows you to get more micronutrients from the food you eat.

3. Beet

Beetroot is also useful for thick blood . Unlike other vegetables, fiber is not destroyed during its heat treatment.

And beetroot also consists of 80% liquid. It also contains vitamin E, folic acid, potassium and sodium in small amounts.

4. Celery

Contains fiber, vitamins B and D, which stimulate the course of most metabolic processes in the blood.

And also celery cleanses the vessels , because the elements in its composition help do not form plaques and blood clots in the vessels , improve the elasticity of their walls.

5. Cabbage

Is rich in liquid, folic acid. But sauerkraut is considered the most useful – it contains beneficial bacteria that normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract.

In small amounts, it contains:

1. Iodine;
2. Magnesium;
3. Selenium;
4. Vitamins K and PP.

But it should be borne in mind that with gastric ulcer or gastritis, frequent consumption of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage can worsen the course of the disease. It is better to discuss this nuance additionally with a gastroenterologist or nutritionist.

6. Carrots

Is rich in fiber and vitamin A (which takes part in the formation of the bone marrow, where blood and its shaped elements are produced).

Carrot juice is one of the best remedies for fast blood thinning. That is why it is recommended to drink it for chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system and hypertension.

7. Greens

It is rich in phytoncides, potassium, and sodium. Dill and parsley are considered the most useful in this regard – they are also contains vitamins E, K and PP .

Nutritionists claim that regular consumption of parsley also helps to prevent glandular fibrosis and bone marrow degradation (not a rare phenomenon in people of retirement age).

At the same time, it is enough to eat only 5-10 grams of parsley daily to fully provide your body with vitamin PP.

8. Red pepper

Helps to dilate blood vessels, thereby enhancing the effect of assimilation of metals and salts .

At the same time, the process of fluid absorption from the walls of the large intestine increases slightly, and its microflora also normalizes.

9. Cucumbers

They are almost 92% liquid. At the same time, it has a high content of potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and folic acid.

For every 100 grams of cucumbers, there are about 3 grams of non-digestible fiber.

10. Spirulina

Is rich in vitamin E, omega-3 acid. This algae is especially useful for the work of the brain, regular use of spirulina also allows you to normalize blood pressure blood circulation of the brain .

In fact, almost all seaweed provides such benefits.

11. Peas

Is especially useful when fresh. Peas contain a huge amount of flavonoids, B vitamins, as well as organic acids, which helps to digest carbohydrates (excessive amount of glucose in the blood also significantly increases plasma viscosity).

But it is worth considering that in the presence of dysbiosis, it is better to abandon peas – it accelerates the reproduction of all bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract, slows down the synthesis of bile acids.

12. Kalanchoe

Is mainly used as a medicinal plant, but until recently it was actively used in cooking as a seasoning for various kinds of vegetable salads.

Helps comprehensively normalize the biochemical composition of the blood , and also helps the body get rid of toxins derived from viruses (it will be useful when recovering from a prolonged flu, for example).

Doctors recommend using kalanchoe juice altogether – 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, washed down with a small amount of water (since the juice tastes very bitter and will seem disgusting to many).

13. Chestnut

In principle, this plant is widely used in the treatment of most diseases of the cardiovascular system.

May horse chestnut flowers will help to thin the blood the best. They are brewed with boiling water or infused with alcohol. They contain one of the highest levels of phytoncides based on organic acids, which help to normalize the concentration of shaped elements in the blood.

The only caveat is that such "folk remedies" are categorically contraindicated for children.

14. Olives

They contain a whole range of tannins , which are mostly composed of calcium. Green olives are considered more useful. And they also contain fiber, vitamins KK, D, E.

But you should not abuse olives either – they are quite "heavy" for the gastrointestinal tract, they can slow down metabolism (but for those who are overweight, this is only a "plus").

15. Pumpkin

Pumpkin is extremely useful for blood vessels . You can also include pumpkin oil in your diet – it also contains B vitamins and folic acid .

But it is better to cook pumpkin casserole, but add fructose instead of sugar – this turns out to be a low-calorie dish, but with a high content of vitamins and fiber. It is only worth considering that the finished pumpkin casserole should be stored for no more than 10 hours. Then it begins to gradually lose its useful qualities.

Pumpkin seeds can also be included in the diet. They are especially useful for chronic intestinal diseases, dysbiosis caused by individual physiology. But at the same time, when they are heat treated, their benefits do not decrease (but the oil concentration decreases).

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Conclusion

In total, the inclusion of certain vegetables in your diet can really reduce the viscosity of thick blood. In case of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system, they must be consumed daily.

And also do not forget that you should drink at least 2 liters of water a day, and you should also give up protein, carbohydrate, excessively fatty foods (especially if it contains animals and trans fats - they increase blood density the most, but the number of shaped elements does not changing).