Scientific facts about the effect of garlic on blood — does it thin it or thicken it?

The easiest and fastest way to reduce blood viscosity and clotting is to take a tablet of acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin). Yes, but this remedy has a lot of side effects, and some are completely contraindicated. Therefore, many seek to resort to conventional food and folk remedies.

According to research, garlic is one of the most beneficial foods for the cardiovascular system.

Is it true that garlic prevents blood clots and helps to thin the blood? What substances do it contain and how do they affect Cardiovascular system ? How to use garlic correctly for maximum benefit? All the answers are in the article.

How does it affect the circulatory system?

Garlic is good for blood vessels and has a complex effect on the entire cardiovascular system. Its main property is lowering cholesterol levels. And phytoncides, allicin and achoene contribute to this, which slow down the process of cholesterol. By the way, they help strengthen the immune system.

Ahoen also has an anticoagulant effect. The effect is no worse than from Aspirin. All this helps to minimize the likelihood of thrombosis. Moreover, the benefits of garlic do not decrease during heat treatment. That is why it should be added to most of the second courses as a regular seasoning.

How else garlic affects the cardiovascular system ? There are several key effects:

1. Reduces the likelihood of a heart attack. And this is achieved by strengthening the psycho-emotional Stress resistance - phytoncides that accelerate the production of serotonin also contribute to this.
2. Partially dissolves cholesterol plaques. Accordingly, at an early stage of their formation, growth and subsequent thrombosis can be completely stopped.
3. Normalizes blood pressure (slightly reduces). This will be especially useful for hypertensive patients and patients with chronic migraine.

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How to take it — 3 recipes

There are a lot of folk remedies based on garlic that will help to thin the blood quickly. The most effective, judging by the reviews, are the following:

1. Garlic tincture on vodka . is also an excellent remedy for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis. You will need to finely chop 50 grams of garlic, pour 1 cup of vodka. The resulting mixture should be infused for 1 week at room temperature. Take 10 drops after or during meals 2 times a day.
2. Garlic with honey . To prepare such a remedy, you will need 250 grams of garlic and 350 grams of honey. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, add 20 milliliters of lemon juice. Insist for a week in the refrigerator. Take 1 tablespoon 20-30 minutes before meals 3 times a day.
3. Garlic with milk . It will take 5 cloves, they are pressed through a garlic press, mixed with a glass of milk. Bring to a boil and, stirring, cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Next, set aside from the stove and allow to cool completely. Take 5-6 times a day 20 minutes before the scheduled meal.

Contraindications and possible side effects

Contraindications for the use of garlic are:

• Allergy (often accompanied by intestinal disorder, rash);
• Gastritis and peptic ulcer of the stomach and/or duodenum.

It should also be limited in the diet for people who are obese or overweight, because garlic stimulates appetite.

But the side effects include increased secretion in the nasopharynx, as well as bad breath, but all this is a temporary phenomenon that completely disappears after 30-40 minutes after eating garlic.

5 More useful products

The following products also regulate blood viscosity well:

1. Chocolate. In principle, its main ingredient is cocoa, which contains a large number of phytoncides. Cocoa also helps the brain produce serotonin .
2. Beetroot. Comprehensively improves the biochemical composition of the blood, as it normalizes the digestive tract. It is best to use a mixture of beetroot and apple or carrot juices. Also beetroot cleans the vessels .
3. Raspberry juice. You can make tea based on raspberry jam or fresh shrub leaves. It will also help prevent a deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
4. Celery. For the prevention of heart attack and exacerbation of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system, doctors recommend drinking 0.5 cups daily fresh celery juice .
5. Blueberries. Coumarins included in its composition prevent the formation of blood clots. Blueberries also enhance the body's resistance to infectious diseases.

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Conclusion

In total, garlic really reduces blood viscosity, and at the same time significantly reduces cholesterol levels, helps to normalize blood pressure.

Nutritionists recommend daily consumption of only 15-20 grams of this seasoning in any form – this is an excellent prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular and immune systems.