Nutritionist Elena Solomatina advised using beets and bananas to make such a drink.
In an interview with dietitian Elena Solomatina, a drink recipe was voiced to reduce high blood pressure. blood pressure. This recipe includes beetroot, which contains natural nitrates, under the influence of which the blood vessels relax and expand.
“Beetroot, celery, parsley – this is a smoothie you can drink. Parsley gives a diuretic effect, and beets and celery – a vasodilating effect, ”Solomatina said about the drink to reduce pressure.
A nutritionist noticed that in such a smoothie, you can additionally put a banana, which is a rich source of magnesium and potassium. These trace elements also have a positive effect on blood vessels and the heart. Due to the action of magnesium, vasodilation occurs, while under the influence of potassium, the diuretic function is activated and swelling is reduced – all this also produces a hypotensive effect. Such a drink will be useful for older people.
To strengthen blood vessels, the doctor recommended using berries, preparing the same smoothies with their use.
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At the same time, Elena Solomatina emphasized that no drink should be taken as a medicine.
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“If the pressure is very high, it is better to reduce it with medication. Smoothies are just an auxiliary element,” the specialist shared with Moscow 24.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about why it is harmful to refuse bread.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Elena Solomatina healthy lifestyle dietitian, candidate of medical sciences