Causes and treatments of vascular sclerosis

The phenomenon of vascular sclerosis occurs more frequently in the elderly. Once the blood vessels are hardened, the inner wall of the blood vessels will become thicker and harder, and hardened nests will appear. This will inevitably affect the blood circulation in the human body. If it continues to deteriorate without treatment, it will lead to complete blockage of the blood vessels.

1. Causes of vascular sclerosis

There are high blood pressure, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc. However, obesity, smoking, heavy drinking, endocrine disorders, stress, mental stimulation, bad diet and lifestyle habits, lack of exercise and age are all related to arteriosclerosis.

2. Treatment Methods

A reasonable diet can prevent and treat arteriosclerosis. Since elevated blood lipids are the main cause of arteriosclerosis, the purpose of dietary prevention and treatment is to effectively control blood lipids. The principles of a reasonable diet can be summarized into the following aspects:

1. Proper control of total calories: can keep body weight within the normal standard range.

2. Eat less high-cholesterol foods: High-cholesterol foods such as animal offal, preserved eggs, etc. should be eaten as little as possible.

3. Eat less animal oil (lard): To prevent and treat arteriosclerosis, you should eat more unsaturated fatty acids, mainly vegetable oils.

4. Eat more foods rich in vitamins and fiber: such as fresh fruits, beans, and vegetables. Don't eat too refined staple foods, because the germ of cereals contains rich vitamin E and other beneficial ingredients.

5. Eat more foods rich in potassium, iodine and chromium: such as mushrooms, beans (soybeans, mung beans, red beans, broad beans), spinach, seaweed, lotus seeds, amaranth, etc.

6. Eat small meals frequently, avoid smoking and drinking, and drink tea regularly.