What to supplement for varicose veins

After varicose veins are treated, you must strengthen your diet, which will help the treatment effect. In terms of diet, you should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and more foods that can promote blood circulation. We know that varicose veins are closely related to poor blood circulation, so try not to eat animal fats and animal livers, and try not to eat high-cholesterol foods. You should eat more low-salt foods.

What to supplement for varicose veins

1. Eat more fruits and vegetables

Fresh vegetables and fruits contain large amounts of vitamins and minerals, which can improve tissue oxidation, increase blood circulation, and enhance the body's immunity. The dietary fiber and pectin contained in fresh fruits and vegetables can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, prevent and treat constipation, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins in the lower limbs, and can also lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

2. Supplement enough protein

Eat more protein-rich foods, such as fish, beef, mutton, etc. Soybeans and soy products are also rich in plant protein. Adequate protein can maintain the balance of all nutrients in the body, enhance immunity, protect cells, emulsify fat and promote blood circulation.

3. Supplement foods rich in vitamin E

Eating more foods containing vitamin E can improve blood circulation and reduce the feeling of heaviness in the legs. Foods rich in vitamin E are widely distributed, including cereals, wheat germ, pumpkin, green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, nuts, meat and dairy products. Melon seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, corn, wheat germ oil, soybean oil, sesame seeds, etc. all contain natural vitamin E.

4. Low-salt diet

Expectant mothers need to follow a low-salt diet because too much salt in the body can cause the body to absorb water, which can lead to swelling in the calves, put pressure on blood vessels, and worsen the symptoms of varicose veins.

Varicose veins diet

1. Polygonum multiflorum porridge: prepare 30-60g of Polygonum multiflorum, fry it in a casserole to get the thick juice, remove the residue, add 100g of polished rice. Cook 2 to 3 jujubes and an appropriate amount of rock sugar into porridge and take it in the morning and evening. It has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, nourishing yin and clearing away heat. It is suitable for patients with varicose veins in the lower limbs complicated by leg ulcers, shallow granulation tissue, long-term non-healing wounds, and yin and blood deficiency.

2. Tangerine seed, motherwort and black bean syrup: 15 grams of tangerine seed, 30 grams of motherwort, 60 grams of black bean, add 3 bowls of water and boil until 1 bowl, add appropriate amount of brown sugar to taste and serve. Suitable for varicocele of blood stasis type.

3. Kumquat root and pork tripe: 30 grams of kumquat root, 100-150 grams of pork tripe (wash and cut into pieces), add 4 bowls of water and boil until 1 and a half bowls, season with a little salt, drink the soup and eat the meat.