Sooner or later, everyone thinks about taking drugs for the heart and blood vessels. What vitamins are best to choose remains a mystery to many, but itโs easy to figure it out. Treatment and prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system can be supported by the use of additional funds, but first, consultation with your doctor, therapist or cardiologist is necessary.
What the body needs
Every day, the body needs a large amount of vitamins and minerals to maintain health. If they are not supplied enough from the diet, then a deficit occurs, as a result of which all available reserves of the body are exhausted. Even if you are on a healthy and healthy diet, this does not mean that the daily requirement for vitamins is covered.
Most of the nutrients are destroyed by heat treatment. But even if there is raw cabbage, you need to eat a whole head of cabbage daily to cover the need for vitamin K. But our body needs not only it, but also many other substances.
Who needs vascular strengthening
The cardiovascular system needs support not only for those who have concomitant diseases. Strengthen blood vessels and heart function is necessary for pregnant women, women before and during menopause, playing sports and other physical activities.
During pregnancy, vessels of the lower body often suffer. A huge load is placed on the body due to the growing fetus, around which a whole system of blood circulation is built. To avoid the appearance of varicose veins, problems with blood coagulation and platelets, it is necessary to begin the prevention of diseases at the very beginning of pregnancy.
In women during menopause, hormonal changes occur, leading to constant pressure surges. This does not pass by the cardiovascular system; chronic diseases may begin to develop. Atherosclerosis can be especially dangerous, during which the vessels lose their elasticity, accumulate atherosclerotic plaques inside and interfere with the normal movement of blood.
Athletes and workers engaged in heavy physical labor often have problems with blood vessels. Varicose veins appear, thrombophlebitis and other unpleasant diseases may develop. Only timely prevention will help inhibit the development of these diseases.
Vitamin Complexes
A lot of people are suitable for the indicated groups, but what preparations and vitamins for the heart and blood vessels should I choose? Conventional vitamin complexes are definitely not suitable, they will help replenish the overall balance of trace elements, but will not become a panacea for heart disease.
Vitamin complexes for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases must be specially designed for this. There are a lot of dietary supplements that can give the necessary amount of useful substances. These complexes include CardioActive (which contains 60 mg Q10; 2 mg pyridoxine; 200 ฮผg vitamin B9; 1 ฮผg B12), Cardio Forte (1.8 mg B6; 4 mg beta-carotene; 50 mg C; 8.4 mg E; 200 mg folic acid; 2 mg lycopene; 1 ฮผg B12; 50 mg L-taurine; 50 mg L-arginine).
Each of the vitamin complexes does not replace the other. In addition, they lack other substances that are no less important for the protection of the cardiovascular system. Therefore, some vitamins are best purchased separately.
Medications
In addition to non-medicinal dietary supplements, there are special medications aimed at supporting and treating the vascular system. For example, Asparkam contains magnesium and potassium asparaginate, which regulates metabolism and reduces arrhythmia. "Aspirin" dilutes blood and prevents the development of blood clots in blood vessels. Cardiomagnyl also has aspirin, but it is paired with magnesium, which should protect the walls of the stomach from the aggressive action of acetylsalicylic acid.
Routine
The group of vitamins P includes a large number of special active substances - bioflavonoids. One of them, so remarkable in its properties, is the routine known to many, which is part of Ascorutin.
It has been proven that it works more effectively in combination with vitamin C, so taking Ascorutin can have a really positive effect. Bioflavonoid has antioxidant properties, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves the quality of capillaries. It is he who is considered the best vitamin for blood vessels and heart.
A nicotinic acid
In another way, this vitamin is called PP or B3. Niacin normalizes cholesterol and strengthens the walls of blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis and the appearance of atherosclerotic plaques. Vitamin PP, among other things, dilates blood vessels and removes cholesterol from already affected vessels.
Since plaque resorption occurs only at large (up to 3-4 grams) doses, specialists usually prescribe a dose of 50 mg, gradually increasing to the right amount. An overdose of the drug can lead to damage to the stomach and liver, hyperemia, so self-medication is not possible.
Vitamin K
Cabbage, broccoli, spinach, asparagus, green beans, sorrel, walnuts, milk, oily fish, eggs are excellent companions for healthy eating. They also contain such an important vitamin K. For the heart and blood vessels.
After eating, this ubiquitous vitamin breaks down into molecules that activate the synthesis of prothrombin. He takes care of normal blood coagulation. Vitamin K also strengthens the shells of blood vessels, which avoids the early appearance of injured vessels.
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid is a recognized leader among all vitamins. It seems that he generally from everything, or at least plays an important role in almost everything. Therefore, the fact that vitamin C smoothes and strengthens the connective tissue is not at all surprising, which has a beneficial effect on the state of blood vessels.
He also carries blood sulfuric acid, which is responsible for the durability of the tissue. Half of all bioflavonoids are absorbed in the body only with the simultaneous intake of vitamin C. The same thing happens when taking most of the vitamins. When it is contained in sufficient quantities in the body, the natural production of collagen is normalized, which makes the vessels and heart muscle more resilient and elastic.
Such a useful vitamin cannot be replaced by anything else. Its deficiency provokes the appearance of many unpleasant diseases, so it is better to keep its content in the blood normal.
Vitamin E
Gamma-tocopherol is one of the strongest antioxidants in the body, capable of raising immunoprotective properties and preventing the onset of cancer and infectious diseases. Vitamin E is good at preventing free radicals from entering the body.
Its regenerative properties are invaluable for patients with cardiovascular diseases, asthenia. It is able not only to prevent the formation of new blood clots in blood vessels, but also to prevent blood clots from accumulating.
In addition, scientists conducted a study on the restoration of the quality of the walls of blood vessels in former smokers using daily gamma-tocopherol. Their condition improved by 2.8%, which in medicine is a good result.
Vitamin A
Retinol is usually used in conjunction with vitamin E. By itself, it can work as an oxidizing agent, but in combination with gamma-tocopherol, it turns into an antioxidant and doubles the properties of a partner. Therefore, experts recommend taking them together.
Together, they make the vessels much more elastic. If necessary, their walls can stretch and not be injured. Retinol still prevents the stratification of the epithelium in the vessels and muscles, which keeps them healthy for a long time.
It is able to prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques, increases the strength of capillaries, does not allow the vessels to clog. It is often taken with varicose veins and nosebleeds, along with vitamin E and ascorutin.
Coenzyme
Coenzyme Q is often referred to in the areas of beauty as being able to stop aging and rejuvenate the skin. Indeed, it has strong protective properties and prevents the cells from wearing out. Unfortunately, with age, the production of coenzyme Q10 ceases, therefore, the need for obtaining this enzyme from external sources increases. Especially given that very little is obtained from food, because it is found only in certain products and in limited quantities.
In medicine, coenzyme Q10 is used to prevent and treat coronary heart disease, heart failure, atherosclerosis, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, and heart rhythm disturbances.
It has the ability to regenerate tissues, normalizes the functioning of living organisms. Due to its deficiency, there is a decrease in the natural biosynthesis of substances and their increased consumption. It is recommended for all over 35 years old.
Biologically significant elements
Macronutrients, such as potassium and magnesium, are able to regulate the functioning of cells. Potassium has the ability to normalize the processes that occur during muscle contraction and transmission of nerve signals. Thus, it reduces the risks of stroke, arrhythmias and hypertension. Magnesium helps to generate energy from other nutrients, relaxes blood vessels and takes part in the proper functioning of cardiomyocytes. In combination with calcium, magnesium solves the problem of high blood pressure, prevents hypertension.
Trace elements manganese and selenium are also very useful for the heart and blood vessels. They are able to regulate metabolic processes in the blood, affect the metabolism of glucose and cholesterol. Manganese has a preventive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system. Selenium prevents heart attacks, adapts the body to stressful situations, activates the production of hemoglobin and prolongs the life cycle of red blood cells, which has a significant impact on the state and health of blood vessels.
Angioprotectors
There is a separate category of drugs that are worth mentioning. Angioprotectors are of great importance for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. They dilate blood vessels, improve the general microcirculation of blood, strengthen even the smallest capillaries.
Angioprotectors include various vitamins and drugs that can restore the function of the vascular system. These are Troxevasin, Parmidin, Tribenoside, Ethamsylate. They are produced in the form of tablets for internal use and ointments for external use. These funds are able to improve the condition of blood vessels with varicose veins.
Diosmin
This drug also belongs to the group of angioprotectors and microcirculation correctors. "Diosmin" has a vasoconstrictor property, reduces capillary permeability, does not allow blood to stagnate in the veins. It is used in the treatment of dilated veins and leg pain, hemorrhoids.
"Diosmin" increases the tone of blood vessels and reduces their internal pressure, improves lymphatic vessels, increasing their frequency and strength of contractions. This drug is an excellent way to prevent blood microcirculation disorders in people with a sedentary lifestyle, inactive and with a lack of motor activity during the day.
The duration of taking "Diosmin" is about two months. Approximately as much as it is necessary to take other drugs and vitamins for blood vessels and the heart, their strengthening and disease prevention. Some experts strongly recommend that you start taking Diosmin in combination with Hesperidin, since together they increase the effectiveness of each other's properties.
Supervised reception
It may be harmful to health to take all the vitamins and drugs described here. For the best result and high efficiency, substances suitable for health should be selected and agreed with the attending physician.
Most vitamins and drugs have contraindications for use, so they can not be taken uncontrollably. The dosage should be verified by a doctor, as excessive intake of certain substances can cause extremely unpleasant side effects, often having exactly the opposite properties to treatment.
Before taking medicines, you should definitely consult with a specialist.