Nutraceuticals For Vessels: Help In Cleansing And Improving The Quality Of Cerebral Vessels

Nutraceuticals: types and rules of admission

A "nutraceutical" is a food or part of it that provides health benefits, including disease prevention. The term "nutraceuticals" is derived from the words "nutrition" and "pharmaceuticals" in part to encourage clinical research and trials to investigate the true health effects of these substances. However, this term is also widely used in marketing and still does not have a clear regulatory definition. There is only one result: they help prevent the consequences associated with a lack of certain macro- and microelements, minerals, dietary fiber, amino acids, etc.

Many people have a question: "Our ancestors did not know about nutraceuticals and lived happily, raised 15 children each." The realities of the modern world are such that the elemental composition of food is getting poorer every year. This is due to the irrational use of soils and greenhouse production, where size and quantity are more important than quality. In this article, we will help you figure out how to alleviate this situation with the right combination of nutraceuticals.

Types of nutraceuticals:

1. Biologically active additives - are produced in the pharmaceutical industry in the form of drugs:

   • monovitamins - are prescribed during rehabilitation, when the task is to raise a certain vitamin;
   • multivitamins - prevention of deficient conditions;
   • minerals - often included in complexes for multivitamins;

   In the Russian Federation dietary supplements are actually equated to food products. This is partly true because dietary supplements are extracted from foods. But with one caveat, vitamins and minerals are complex in food products, and in dietary supplements this element is only one, without cofactors.

   No dietary supplement can replace a good diet!

2. Nutraceuticals in food products are a food product with certain preventive and even therapeutic properties.

A remarkable property of the products: with their help it is impossible to earn hypervitaminosis - an overdose of vitamins. Despite the fact that there can be a lot of a certain substance in the product, the body will absorb exactly as much as it needs.

1. Nutraceuticals should not replace a full meal. Since the nutraceutical contains only the active substance, and for its absorption, cofactors are needed, which are found in food.

2. Take into account the time of admission. For example, calcium can lower the acidity of the stomach, so it should be taken separately from meals. If these are tonic nutraceuticals, then they should not be taken in the afternoon. Some nutraceuticals do not mix well and must be taken separately.

3. You can not take nutraceuticals on an ongoing basis. For nutraceuticals, a course intake with monitoring of indicators is required.

4. Before you start taking it, you need to take tests so that the specialist can correctly calculate the dosage and duration of the use of nutraceuticals.

5. You need to start taking it with small dosages in order to track the reaction of the body.

Nutraceuticals for blood vessels

For the good functioning of the cardiovascular system, we must monitor the quality of the "highways" - vessels, capillaries and veins. There are a number of nutraceuticals for this purpose.

The main substances responsible for the health of blood vessels:

• Vitamins - C, P (bioflavonoids), D, E, gr. B, K2, D3.
• Minerals - K, Na, Mg, Ca, Cl.
• Food components: amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), etc.

The disease is accompanied by the growth of connective tissue and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Plaques narrow the lumen of the artery and cause chronic, slowly increasing insufficiency of blood supply to the organ.

Atherosclerosis is a trigger mechanism for the development of most cardiovascular diseases - myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease (CHD), cerebral stroke, heart failure, circulatory disorders of the extremities, abdominal organs, etc.

Causes that trigger the development of atherosclerosis:

1. sedentary lifestyle;

2. overweight, metabolic syndrome, obesity;

3. chronic stress and systemic inflammation;

4. smoking, alcohol abuse;

5. mechanical damage to blood vessels;

6. hereditary predisposition.

If you have any of these reasons, you are at risk for the development of atherosclerosis. It is required to pass tests and consult a specialist to clarify violations of the work of blood vessels.

One of the important indicators that people at risk for atherosclerosis need to monitor is homocysteine.

Exceeding the level of homocysteine ​​by 5 µmol / l - an increase in the risk of atherosclerosis by 80% in women and 60% in men.

Active forms of vitamins:

• B12 in the form of methyl - or hydroxycobalamin.
• B9 (folic acid) - in the form of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, methylfolate.
• B6 - in the form of pyridoxal-5-phosphate.
• Betaine is in the form of trimethylglycine.

How to prevent the development of atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis does not develop in "clean" vessels with intact walls. To avoid this, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle and use nutraceuticals as an excipient.

Improving the quality of the vascular wall

Endothelial dysfunction and injury are believed to play a critical role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. LDL - low density lipoproteins "cling" to the damaged part of the vessel.

Nutraceuticals:

1. Licorice extract - improves the elasticity of blood vessels, regulates pressure.

   Reception rules: 200 mg 2 times a day 20 minutes before meals.

2. Fulvic acid - stabilizes the valves.

   Directions for use: 1 mg per day with a large glass of non-chlorinated water.

3. Vitamin C - strengthens the vascular wall, reduces the amount of free radicals that damage the vascular wall.

   Vitamin C is involved in the synthesis of collagen, which gives strength to the vessel wall. Bioflavonoids enhance the effect of vitamin C

   Directions for use: 500 mg per day with food. Be careful when choosing the form of the vitamin!

   The acidic form of ascorbic acid can irritate mucous membranes. It is not recommended to take in dosages greater than 1000 mg / day.

Recommended forms of the vitamin - non-acidic forms of vitamin C:

1. Liposomal vitamin C - has a high percentage of assimilation, do not take in dosages of more than 1000 mg / day.

2. Calcium ascorbate (Ester-C) - has contraindications (not recommended for use with urolithiasis, atherosclerosis, vascular calcification, when taking large doses of vitamin D).

3. Sodium ascorbate - form suitable for taking more than 1 gram per day + bioflavonoids, replenishing dosage, not suitable in high dosages for prevention.

4. Bioflavonoids (polyphenols, vitamin P) - enhance the effect of vitamin C.

   How to take: 500 mg 1-3 times a day with meals.

5. Vitamin E - helps form red blood cells (erythrocytes) and dilate blood vessels, preventing blood from clotting inside them.

   Reception rules: 400 IU 1 time per day with meals.

    

6. Silicon - restores the vascular wall due to the production of collagen.

   How to take: 300 mg 1 time per day with meals.

7. Copper - restores the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels and the integrity of cartilage and tendons.

   How to take: 3 mg 1 time per day with meals.

• Citrus fruits, greens - a source of vitamin C, strengthening the vascular wall.
• Grapes, berries, natural cocoa products, tea are sources of bioflavonoids.

  Regular dietary intake of flavonoids has been shown to improve endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease, after heart transplantation, or in healthy volunteers with or without risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

  Cocoa flavonols are the most clinically studied polyphenols. A meta-analysis of 20 studies in healthy participants found that consumption of polyphenol-rich natural cocoa products was associated with lower blood pressure.

• Fatty fish, seafood - contain vitamins E and C, which strengthen the walls of venous vessels. Omega-3 reduces inflammation and prevents the destruction of the walls of blood vessels.
• Bone broth is a source of amino acids and minerals necessary for collagen synthesis.
• Nitric oxide (NO) - counteracts the adhesion of blood cells, is involved in the restoration of the vascular wall.

  Sources of NO: ginger, lemon, turmeric, honey, garlic, beets.

  Similarly, meat, poultry, seafood, spinach, kale, arugula, and citrus fruits increase nitric oxide levels.

  Pomegranate is rich in powerful antioxidants that can protect your cells from damage and preserve nitric oxide. Nuts and seeds are high in arginine, an amino acid involved in the production of nitric oxide. Watermelon is one of the best sources of citrulline, an amino acid that converts to arginine and ultimately nitric oxide.

Vessel cleansing

The blood is "clogged" due to the abundance of "bad" cholesterol. These are large low density molecules (LDL). When there are a lot of them, they begin to form clots, the viscosity of the blood increases, and the patency of the vessels decreases. The tactic of cleansing blood vessels is to reduce “bad” cholesterol.

Increased blood viscosity often causes CVD (cardiovascular disease).

Signs of increased blood viscosity:

• tingling in the limbs, numbness;
• hearing loss, tinnitus;
• nervous disorders, including anxiety;
• increased fatigue, decreased tolerance to physical activity;
• headache.

1. Vitamin K2 - prevents the deposition of calcium salts in the vessels.

   Admission rules: constantly, together with D3 from 100 mcg (with IHD - 300 mcg). It is impossible with thrombophlebitis, increased blood viscosity. You should consult your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, or if you suffer from a bleeding disorder.

2. Vitamin D - regulates the growth of endothelial cells.

   In an analysis of 1739 Framingham Offspring Study participants with no prior CVD, lower plasma vitamin D levels were associated with a higher incidence of CV events.

   Admission Rules: 2000 IU per day with fatty foods

3. Garlic extract - reduces the formation of cholesterol plaques, aggregation of blood cells.

   Directions for use: 2 capsules 2 times a day with meals. Acceptance for at least 2 months. in individuals with slightly elevated total cholesterol levels

4. Vitamin E - prevents the formation of blood clots, antioxidant, is responsible for the health of cell membranes.

   Reception rules: 200-400 IU 1 time per day for a month.

1. Lysine is an amino acid that prevents the deposition of cholesterol and reduces the size of existing plaques.

   Reception rules: 800-3000 mg per day (the higher the activity, the higher the dosage), regardless of the meal.

2. Evening primrose oil - reduces the risk of blood clots in the vessels.

   Directions for use: 1000 mg 1-2 times a day with meals.

3. Omega 3 - thins the blood.

   Directions for use: 1000 mg per day with food.

4. Horse chestnut extract - thins the blood, improves the functioning of venous valves. It has proven efficacy against chronic venous insufficiency.

   Directions for use: 250 mg 2 times a day with meals.

5. Lecithin - helps to more effectively dissolve cholesterol, decomposes it into small particles.

   Researchers have found that soy lecithin can help increase HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in blood profiles.

   How to take: 2400 mg 1 time per day with meals.

Nutritional nutraceuticals:

• turmeric - contains a polyphenol that reduces fatty deposits in the arteries;
• pomegranate - helps cleanse the arteries, stimulating the production of nitric oxide in the blood and lowering blood pressure;
• apples - apple pectin lowers cholesterol levels.

For people with pre-existing atherosclerosis, statins are usually prescribed by a doctor to lower cholesterol levels.

But they have their drawbacks:

1. Inhibit (reduce) the synthesis of cholesterol, polyprenols, Q10, vitamins A, D, E, K.

2. Reduce the synthesis of bile acids - the absorption of food worsens.

3. Reduce memory, provoke the development of dementia, depression, suicidal thoughts.

4. Increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, pancreatitis.

5. Reduce the production of steroid hormones - cortisol, testosterone, estradiol.

If you are taking statins on the advice of a doctor, you do not need to stop them yourself.

Take these nutraceuticals to prevent possible deficiencies:

• Omega 3.
• Q10.
• Complex of tocotrienols, including d-gamma, d-delta tocotrienols (at night).

Nutritional nutraceuticals: garlic, berries, citrus, cruciferous, oily fish, wheat germ oil

Improvement of cerebral vessels

Some of the main "highways" lead to the "capital" - the brain. Every minute, 1 to 1.5 liters of blood passes through the brain. It is he who controls all the processes of life of the body. The health of the brain vessels ensures cognitive longevity - the health of memory for many years.

Nutraceuticals for cerebral vessels are called neurotropic substances. They improve cell membranes, reduce blood viscosity, promote the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the brain.

1. DMAE - stimulates the production of acetylcholine - this is a key substance for the growth of new structures in the brain and for maintaining the normal activity of old ones. Best taken with ginkgo biloba and lecithin.

   How to take: 250 mg 1-3 times a day between meals.

2. Bacopa Monnieri is an important anti-aging agent in Ayurvedic medicine. Stimulates blood circulation in the brain.

   Reception rules: 500 mg during breakfast and lunch.

3. Tocotrienols and tocopherols (vitamin E) - help the growth of collateral vessels of the brain, providing its better blood supply, reduce the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels. The process of growth of new vessels is activated after 10 weeks of the use of tocotrienols.

   Rules for taking: 500 mg total of tocopherols and tocotrienols 1-2 times a day with meals.

Nutritional nutraceuticals:

• Vitamin E - walnuts and hazelnuts, almonds, avocados, salmon, red palm kernel oil and wheat germ oil.
• Phospholipids - liver, caviar, olives, fish oil, legumes, seeds.
• Omega 3 - herring, mackerel, caviar, flaxseed, chia seeds, nuts.

Do not forget that one of the best "nutraceuticals" for the health of the vessels of the brain and the body as a whole is physical activity.

Aerobic exercise provides more blood flow to the brain, especially the hippocampus, an area that is critical for memory. A 2017 study of 51 healthy men and women aged 18 to 35 found that those who had the highest level of fitness, the hippocampus was firmer and more resilient, and they performed better on memory tests.

Working with cerebrovascular health has many future benefits:

1. Reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

2. Improvement of cognitive functions.

3. Reducing the risk of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety.

Please always remember the golden rule of nutritionists: first nutrition and lifestyle, then everything else. Nutraceuticals are just a crutch. We need to look for the reason. Nutraceuticals will help temporarily alleviate the condition, but if the cause is not resolved (mucosal disorders, reduced acidity of gastric juice, lack of digestive enzymes and absorption factors, high content of antinutrients, etc.), then the problem will constantly return.