4 Essential Foods For Atherosclerosis

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4 essential foods for atherosclerosis

Content:

• Lecithin is the most important product!
• Garlic will clear blood vessels from plaque
• Omega-3 for blood vessels
• Ginkgo biloba

With atherosclerosis, large vessels are affected. Of course, disease prevention is the best measure. If the disease has arisen, then along with drug treatment, adherence to a diet is also required, aimed at excluding some foods and the mandatory inclusion of others.

Lecithin is the most important product in atherosclerosis

The disease is associated with lipid metabolism disorders. Such a failure provokes the accumulation of so-called "bad" cholesterol in the blood. As a result, "cholesterol plaques" are formed. It is they who, deposited on the walls of blood vessels, carry the main danger.

At the site of plaque formation, the vessel becomes fragile, its lumen narrows. The affected area can trigger the development of a stroke or heart attack. For this reason, the main task in the program for the treatment of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases is to combat high cholesterol and blood pressure.

The main causes of lipid metabolism disorders include:

• Heredity;
• Consequence of gout, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, obesity;
• Unbalanced diet, when foods with a large amount of animal fats are consumed.

The mechanism of cholesterol regulation in the human body is as follows: lipoproteins and associated cholesterol are influenced by lecithin. The latter is a lipid complex. Lecithin is able to lower blood cholesterol levels due to its chemical properties. So, 1 molecule of lecithin can bind and remove from the body as many as 3 molecules of cholesterol.

Thus, lowering blood cholesterol levels can be achieved by eating foods rich in lecithin:

• Soy lecithin;
• Egg yolks;
• Sunflower seeds.

However, the daily dose of lecithin can be obtained only by eating 0.5 kg of the above products.

An increase in the dose of lecithin per day contributes to a sufficient decrease in cholesterol levels. In addition, it is an effective prophylactic agent against diseases of the cardiovascular system caused by atherosclerosis.

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The main sources of lecithin

Lecithin is not unreasonably considered a building material for cells throughout the body. With the help of this complex, the child's body grows and develops, and the adult's body maintains strength and health.

A sufficient amount of lecithin is found in the following foods:

• Egg;
• Beef and chicken liver;
• Nuts;
• Sunflower seeds;
• A fish;
• Sunflower oil;
• Soy products;
• Legumes;
• Meat;
• Fruit;
• Vegetables.

The body is capable of producing lecithin on its own. But with age, the function of its production decreases, so a well-designed diet will saturate lecithin cells and improve health.

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Garlic will clear blood vessels from plaque

Garlic is known for its antimicrobial and antiviral properties. But its useful functions are not limited to this:

• On the part of the cardiovascular system, the substance allicin, which is part of garlic, acts on a special blood enzyme that is responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol in the blood. Other biochemists talk about the ability of garlic to reduce not only cholesterol levels in the blood, but also the level of "bad" fats clogging the walls of blood vessels.
• On the part of the circulatory system, garlic is an effective preventive measure against blood clots and thinning of the blood. It is important to note that regular and sufficient consumption of garlic reduces the number of atherosclerotic plaques on the walls of large vessels. Under the influence of garlic, the density and elasticity of large vessels increases. There has been evidence that long-term and regular intake of garlic leads, although not to a significant, but still a positive effect of reducing blood pressure in persons suffering from arterial hypertension.
• On the part of the heart muscle, garlic is a unique product with an antioxidant effect. Thus, garlic reduces the risk of myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis of the aorta and large vessels.

• From the side of the occurrence and development of oncological diseases, it has been scientifically proven that the substances in the composition of garlic are able to slow down carcinogenesis in the lungs, mammary glands, colon and stomach. And as you know, carcinogens are the main cause of cell mutation in the body.

It is allicin that is the most useful substance in garlic. It gives garlic its specific taste and aroma. In addition, certain sulfur compounds contribute to such an effective and varied use of garlic.

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Garlic recipe

Cholesterol plaques dissolve when using the following composition:

• 1 cup minced garlic
• 2 cups honey

Take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Duration of admission is 30 days.

Then a course of another composition is carried out:

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 glass of honey.

Take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. You can mix 1 teaspoon of the mixture with milk and drink half an hour before meals, also three times a day. The duration of admission is also 30 days.

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Omega-3 for blood vessels

To date, clinical examination has been carried out among the peoples of the Far North. As a result, a unique discovery was made - the older generation of Greenlandic Eskimos have no signs of atherosclerosis. The researchers were primarily interested in the diet of these peoples and found that their daily food is raw or frozen raw fish. Otherwise it is called stroganina.

The complex effect of such a diet on the condition of the blood vessels of the Eskimos was revealed.

The effect was striking, aimed at:

• Reducing cholesterol;
• Blood pressure normalization;
• Decrease in blood viscosity indicators.

The fish has a unique composition of fat, which contains a lot of Omega-3 PUFAs, and since the product does not lend itself to heat treatment, the Eskimos receive these fats in full. As a result, the state of blood vessels in these peoples was diagnosed, similar to the state of blood vessels in infants.

What foods contain omega 3?

Food	Omega-3 content in 100 grams of product
Chia seeds	19 g
Flax-seed	18,1 g
Cod liver	15 g
Rapeseed oil	10,3 g
Walnuts	9,1 g
Olive oil	9 g
Hemp seed	8.1 g
Mackerel	5.3 g
Tuna	3.2 g
Herring, sardines	1.5-3.1 g
Trout	2.6 g
Salmon	2.3 g
Halibut	1.8 g
Dry soybeans	1.6 g
Oat embryos	1.4 g

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Ginkgo biloba for atherosclerosis and to improve memory

The unique composition of ginkgo biloba improves the condition of blood vessels, reduces the risk of the onset and development of atherosclerosis, and improves memory functions.

The main function of ginkgo biloba is to normalize the circulating function of the blood, and positive changes are observed even at the level of microcirculation in the thinnest vessels of the brain. The beneficial effect on blood vessels is noted in increasing their strength and elasticity.

Ginkgo biloba is effective as a stimulant in the brain. Along with this, the effect of ginkgo has a calming effect on the activity of the nervous system, reduces and completely eliminates nervousness.

The effectiveness of taking ginkgo biloba has been linked to a number of changes, including:

• Improving the level of performance, both mental and physical aspects;
• Improving memory properties;
• Increased concentration of attention.

The results of treatment are especially noticeable in the elderly. The process of memory loss is slowed down even in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

In addition, indications for the use of ginkgo biloba are:

• Hypertension;
• Atherosclerosis;
• Syndrome of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Today, such drugs have become quite popular, and therefore widespread. Ginkgo biloba is readily available over the counter. The range of prices and forms of release is quite large and allows you to choose a drug for different wallets and preferences. However, in order to guarantee product quality, ask if the manufacturer is GMP certified.

Ginkgo biloba preparations have practically no contraindications, with the exception of certain forms of diathesis and individual intolerance to the components of this remedy.

Home cooking

If it is possible to get ginkgo leaves (India, China, a number of tropical countries), then you can prepare the tincture at home: 1 part of dried and crushed leaves is poured with 10 parts of vodka or alcohol. Insist the mixture for 14 days in a glass container in a cool dark place. Then filter. taking 10-20 drops 15-20 minutes before each meal.

The course of treatment is 30 days. This is followed by a break of 1-2 weeks and repeated intake. If the problems with memory and blood vessels are serious enough, then the reception can be continuous for 3 months.

Author of the article: Sokov Andrey Vladimirovich | Neurologist

Education: In 2005 completed an internship at the IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University and received a diploma in Neurology. In 2009, completed postgraduate studies in the specialty "Nervous diseases".