Uncle Li, 54 years old, has been suffering from high blood pressure, high blood lipids, high blood sugar and other "three highs". Nearly half a year ago, he was diagnosed with carotid atherosclerosis during a physical examination, which made him anxious and eager to find an effective way to soften his blood vessels.
During a game of chess, Uncle Li heard a gossip about softening blood vessels - drinking vinegar. This suggestion got him excited and he couldn't wait to buy a lot of vinegar to introduce into his daily diet.
Uncle Li began to consume a lot of vinegar, whether it was added when cooking in stir-fries, or insisting on drinking half a bowl of vinegar between meals every day. However, half a year later, he went to the hospital with symptoms such as stomach discomfort and bloating. He was surprised by the results of the examination, except that he was told that he had a stomach ulcer, and the plaque in the carotid artery did not shrink, but enlarged.
The main ingredient in vinegar is acetic acid, which can stimulate gastric acid secretion to a certain extent. Due to Uncle Li's long-term intake of vinegar, the secretion of gastric acid increased, which eventually led to the occurrence of gastric ulcers. This is also one of the reasons why he feels an upset stomach.
The theory that vinegar can soften blood vessels has been circulating for a long time, and many people are convinced of it. However, this claim is actually unreliable and lacks scientific basis.
After entering the body, vinegar needs to be digested and absorbed by the small intestine and cannot reach the bloodstream at all. What's more, the pH of the blood is very stable and does not change due to drinking vinegar, so it cannot soften the blood vessels at the physiological level.
In addition to this, arteriosclerosis is a chronic disease that is usually due to substances such as cholesterol, lipids, etcInside the arterial wallDeposition, causing the arterial wall to gradually become hard and narrow, even if vinegar is really poured into the blood vessel, it will not be able to contact the substances in the inner wall of the blood vessel, so vinegar softening the blood vessel is pure nonsense.
Aspirin, by far one of the most effective drugs used to unclog blood vessels, has been unchallenged in cardiovascular disease**. This 100-year clinical application experience and relatively economical application have made aspirin extremely cost-effective in the prevention of transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction, and postoperative thrombosis.
However, despite its remarkable benefits, aspirin is not without it***
Gastrointestinal upset:One of the most common adverse effects of aspirin. Patients may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, epigastric discomfort, etc., after taking it. Long-term use may even cause damage to the gastric mucosa, causing gastric ulcers and gastric bleeding.
Allergic reactions:People who are allergic to aspirin may experience itching all over the body,** "hives" and, in some severe cases, asthma.
Liver and kidney damage:Long-term use of aspirin may cause liver and kidney damage, which may be asymptomatic at the beginning of the damage, but can lead to serious complications in severe cases.
Therefore, when taking aspirin, it is important for patients to strictly follow the doctor's instructions and not blindly increase or decrease the dosage by themselves. At the same time, relevant examinations should be carried out regularly to ensure that the application of aspirin does not cause adverse reactions while **.
Protecting the health of your blood vessels is a key part of maintaining your overall health. In order to achieve this goal, we can start from the following aspects:
One exercise
Proper exercise has significant benefits in improving blood circulation and slowing down blood vessel blockages. Different sports can achieve this effect, whether it's playing badminton, swimming, running or brisk walking, the key is to maintain continuous movement, preferably for 30 minutes. Exercise can promote better blood supply to blood vessels, strengthen the elasticity of blood vessel walls, and help prevent cardiovascular diseases.
One break
Maintaining a good routine Xi routine is essential for vascular health. Make sure you get 7-8 hours of adequate sleep each night, which is a critical time for your body to get enough rest. After a day of intense work, adequate rest can reduce stress hormone levels in the body and help maintain the normal function of blood vessels. Staying up late can cause abnormal constriction of blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Weight management is also part of vascular health. Especially for people with "apple-type obesity", the release of WNT5A protein from adipose tissue in the waist and abdomen may trigger internal stress, which is associated with mineral deposition in the blood vessels. These deposits may attach to vascular plaques, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and arteriosclerosis. Therefore, maintaining a proper weight, especially losing excess belly fat, can help maintain the health of your blood vessels.