Nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina told which autumn berries are especially useful for strengthening the health of the vascular system and lowering blood pressure.
According to Doctor of Medical Sciences Mariyat Mukhina, it is advisable to eat chokeberry for vascular health.
“Watermelon, chokeberry and lingonberry are useful for high blood pressure,” the doctor said in an interview with Moskva 24.
The nutritionist noted that in watermelon contains a lot of magnesium, which is recommended for hypertensive patients. Lingonberries have a diuretic effect, help remove excess fluid and reduce swelling, and also contain a lot of vitamin C, which strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
As for chokeberry, its composition is distinguished by high doses of antioxidants that protect vascular tissue from inflammation. Dr. Mukhina advised eating chokeberry for vascular health:
“It not only lowers blood pressure, but also contains a huge amount of rutin, catechins, quercetin and anthocyanins, which have a great effect on the vascular wall.”
Previously MedikForum portal .ru wrote about why fatty fish must be present in the diet.
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Mariyat Mukhina Healthy lifestyle nutritionist, doctor of medical sciences