How to Strengthen Blood Vessels

Blood vessels are the conduits of your cardiovascular system. They provide nutrition and oxygen to the various tissues of the body. There are two major classes of blood vessels: arteries and veins. The heart acts as a pump for the closed system and it is also fed by its own coronary vessels which are susceptible to the same processes as the peripheral vessels. In order to strengthen your blood vessels, it is important to reduce the stress to your vessels and prevent any further degeneration. Turbulent flow, endothelial damage and stasis in your vessels lead to clot formation as well as plaque formation when coupled with increased LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) and cholesterol blood levels.

Things You'll Need

• Alcohol
• Exercise regime
• Fiber supplements
• Low-sodium diet

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Instructions

Reducing Plaque Formation

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  Alcohol in any form in moderate amounts can help reduce coronary artery stenosis and plaque formation by preventing clumping of red blood cells and coagulation. It may also increase your HDL (good cholesterol).

• 2

  Modifications in your diet can help in various aspects of your cardiac health. You can reduce the amount of salt in your diet which can help lower blood pressure by decreasing blood volume and salt retention. Also, by lowering the amount of cholesterol you ingest, you can also help prevent plaque formation.

• 3

  Daily exercise, such as walking or running, can put the proper aerobic stress on the heart and lower your heart rate in the long run.

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  Lastly, you can add fiber to your diet which will further help reduce your cholesterol levels.