Healthy Eating - Benefits of Bioflavonoids for your Vein Health

Summer is just around the corner! In the Birmingham area we have an abundance of readily available fresh fruits and vegetables from locally grown farmers. The Magic City offers a variety of locations. Visit this link to find a location near you and explore your healthy options.

Why do your food choices matter? Most people are aware of the vitamins and minerals found in fruit and vegetables; however, many people are not familiar with the Bioflavonoids that are also provided when you consume them. Bioflavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties, which can be important in people with vein disease including venous insufficiency, vein reflux. Learn more about Vein Disease.

Vein disease and varicose veins affect almost 60% of the population. This occurs from dysfunction of the valves in the veins of the legs, causing the veins to become stretched/dilated. The results in increased “leakiness” of the vessel walls. Bioflavonoids help to strengthen the vein walls and improve the function of the vessels.

Foods Containing Bioflavonoids

• Fresh Fruit, especially citrus, berries and tree fruits
• Vegetables, especially broccoli, spinach, kale, red onion, peppers
• Herbs: Peppermint, Thyme, Oregano
• Teas, especially Green Teas

Mom was right, “Eat your fruits and veggies”

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Resources:

Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: a review of treatment options