What drinks help poor circulation?
Written by
Natalie Hamilton
Reviewed by
Prof. Benjamin Murphy, Ph.D.Selecting the best drinks has an enormous impact on the quality of your blood circulation. Some drinks promote the activity of the vascular system, while others inhibit it. As a nutritionist, I have witnessed clients reduce their swelling and numbness with wise drink choices. Your drink choices can be daily medicine for your blood vessels.
Beetroot Juice
- Converts dietary nitrates into nitric oxide for vasodilation
- Improves oxygen delivery efficiency to muscles
- Reduces blood pressure within hours of consumption
- Drink 8 oz daily for measurable benefits
Green Tea
- Provides powerful antioxidants called catechins
- Protects blood vessel linings from oxidative damage
- Enhances endothelial function for better flow
- Contains mild caffeine for gentle vascular stimulation
Pomegranate Juice
- Rich in polyphenols that improve arterial flexibility
- Reduces arterial plaque formation risks
- Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme naturally
- Opt for unsweetened varieties to avoid excess sugar
Hibiscus Tea
- Lowers systolic blood pressure effectively
- Acts as natural diuretic reducing fluid retention
- Contains anthocyanins with anti-inflammatory effects
- Brew strong concentration for maximum benefits
Staying hydrated remains the fundamental foundation of good circulation. Water makes up approximately 90 percent of the fluid in blood plasma. If you're sweating heavily, replace these fluids with electrolyte minerals. Sodium helps maintain the body's internal fluid balance, while potassium helps prevent muscle cramps. Coconut water is an excellent source of natural electrolytes that doesn't require additives.
Beet juice is effective due to its immediate benefits, as the nitrates in it convert into nitric oxide within hours, which relaxes the arterial walls and decreases blood pressure. Athletes take it before training to improve their oxygen flow. One can expect a feeling of warmth in the extremities.
Refrain from consuming anything that negatively affects your circulation, even if it seems to provide temporary relief. Alcohol initially brings about vasodilation before it constricts the blood vessels again. Sugary beverages also create inflammation that harms blood vessels. Caffeine can overstimulate the vascular system, further stimulating your circulation and causing an imbalance.
Herbal teas provide gentle daily support with no side effects. Ginger tea warms the body as it improves peripheral circulation. Hawthorn berry tea helps strengthen the contractions of the heart muscle. Be sure to consult your doctor when combining drinks with medications, especially blood thinners.
Read the full article: 10 Ways How To Improve Circulation
