An artery is the main component of the circulatory system.
It supplies the whole body, various organs and systems with oxygen-rich blood. That is why it is necessary to keep the blood vessels clean and prevent the plaques from interfering with the physiological process of blood flow. Due to a number of factors, blood vessels can be clogged with cholesterol, fat and other harmful substances, which provokes many complications or life-threatening pathologies.
It is necessary to manage high cholesterol and blood pressure, quit smoking, do physical activity with the recommended dose, and eat a healthy diet. By itself, stress leaves a negative mark on the arteries, as well as on all other important organs - if you cannot cope with stress on your own, consult a specialist in time.
It is recommended to eat:
- Unsaturated fat;
- Cereals;
- Legumes;
- Beans;
- Fruits;
- Vegetables;
- Products rich in food fiber;
- Nuts;
- Oats.
Limit or refuse to eat as much as possible:
- Excessively processed food;
- Trans fats;
- Saturated fat;
- Added sugar;
- A large dose of salt.
Physical activity is necessary. Start by walking - walk for a few minutes at first and then gradually increase the intensity. If you have a chronic disease in the anamnesis, you must agree on the exercise program or type with the attending physician - it is not allowed to load arbitrarily without a specialist.
Note that the risk of atherosclerosis increases from the age of 45 in men and from the age of 55 in women. According to some doctors, this harmful process is quite possible to accumulate, that is, plaques can start forming even in childhood.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/how-to-unclog-arteries
