Vitamins for Blood Circulation: Boost Your Cardiovascular Health

Greetings to all of you! Today, I would like to discuss a topic that is frequently disregarded – vitamin significance for blood circulation. Are you aware that many people suffer from blood flow problems without even realizing it? Especially those with diabetes or insulin resistance. Fortunately, there are a few simple practices that can help us keep our blood running smoothly.

Although it's always preferable to get your vitamins through meals, sometimes our diet may not provide enough nutrients for us. In such cases, over-the-counter supplements may be very useful. So, let's begin right away with the topmost essential vitamins you need to include in your daily menu in order to improve circulation!

Boosting Red Blood Cells with B Vitamins

Feeling a bit slow lately? Perhaps your B vitamins need some attention! These little guys are crucial for your circulatory system, but you might have never guessed it. When it comes to producing red blood cells, Riboflavin and Cobalamin are like Batman and Robin – only way cooler because they transport oxygen throughout the body like superheroes on steroids do (sorry Bruce Wayne).

So if after climbing one flight of stairs leaves you gasping for breath, then check whether or not there’s enough B-complex vitamins what passes for food around here. Lucky us, steak happens also to be one of the tastiest sources out there, with brown rice and broccoli coming in close second place.

Winners are getting fed up at this point, so why don’t we just go ahead and order ourselves some grass-fed beef? That way, we can increase our circulation while pleasing the palate. Just remember to drizzle olive oil over it. Cheers!

The Role of Potassium in Healthy Circulation

Potassium could be considered as a hidden champion among minerals because people often underestimate its importance. It is similar to being a silent hero inside our bodies. Not only does potassium aid in promoting better blood flow, but it also helps prevent unsightly bulging veins from appearing.

And trust me on this one: nothing cramps your style quite like having those bad boys pop out where everyone can see. Luckily for us, there are many delicious foods that contain high levels of potassium, such as bananas and avocados.

Therefore, next time when you will be outside, take an extra guacamole with a burrito on your way or just grab one nana because, trust me – your organism will appreciate it. But let me give you some advice: choose greener bananas; otherwise, prepare yourself for finding bad numbers on glucose meter. No one wants such drama in their life, right?

Vitamin C: More Than Just a Cold Fighter

Are you aware that vitamin C has other uses besides preventing colds? Yes, it is also effective in curing veins and strengthening the walls of capillaries. Therefore, if you want smooth blood circulation in your body, ensure that you take citrus fruits regularly (kiwi fruit included), such as strawberries and Brussels sprouts.

Moreover, let us not leave behind our diabetic buddies; if you use Dexcom or Libre, then too much calcium (over 500mg) can give rise to abnormal glucose numbers, which are dangerous. So there’s no need for any extra fun there! Thus my Vitamin C soldiers should move with speed and exploit all benefits possessed by this cunning little vitamin!

Vitamin E: A Key to Vein Health and Blood Flow

Do you know that Vitamin E isn’t only useful as a skin moisturizer? It also plays a vital role in ensuring the proper functioning of platelets found in blood cells. This small nutrient prevents them from sticking together and causing clot formation, which may lead to heart attack or stroke, among others.

And guess what? You can get lots of this powerhouse from some incredibly tasty snacks like roasted almonds and raw sunflower seeds; even ripe mangoes contain high levels of Vitamin E! Besides, if fish is on tonight’s menu, then salmon trout will do just fine, too.

Because they’re rich sources of this vitamin, hence whenever one eats during snack time, remind yourself about multitasking – satisfying hunger pangs while improving blood flow at the same time!

Foods That Promote Healthy Blood Circulation

Let’s talk about the power of some great foods for your heart:

• Berries: Enjoy the lively tastes of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, among others. They are full of antioxidants that help improve blood flow throughout the body, thereby reducing inflammation. This also keeps arteries open wide.
• Beets: These things not only taste good but they work wonders on your cardiovascular system too! Beets contain nitrates which dilate vessels while at once lowering BP through increased oxygen supply to tissues.
• Fatty Fish: The omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as salmon are not just some passing fad – this is true game changer when it comes down to caring for our hearts. Healthy fats from fish have been shown time again to release nitric oxide that acts like an arterial street cleaner by widening them up preventing clots from forming inside them walls plus bringing down high blood pressures.
• Nuts: Walnuts may be crunchy, but there’s more than meets eye here; besides being deliciously convenient snacks packed with vitamins E & potassium, among others–which can lower levels of inflammation throughout one’s body leading to healthier BP numbers–they are an excellent alternative choice instead consuming chips or other less healthy snacks.
• Onions: Whether you prefer them raw or cooked into various dishes like soups/stews, etcetera, onions provide both flavor bursts and health benefits galore thanks largely to their rich supply of antioxidants called flavonoids; these compounds help relax narrow blood vessels so as to allow for better circulation while also fighting against inflammatory processes within arterial walls.
• Citrus: Tangy, juicy goodness wrapped up in bright orange lemons (among others) offers much more than just a refreshing burst after every bite taken! Loaded with antioxidants known as ‘flavonoids,’ which reduce inflammation throughout veins, thus promoting healthier blood flow and even helping people who suffer from varicose veins

For those seeking to further increase their blood circulation and manage glucose imbalances, check out SugarMD's DiaVitamin. This specialized vitamin complex is formulated to support healthy blood flow and glucose levels. 

Learn more and get your supply here. 

References

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30779288
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37513682/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571239/

About The Author

Meet Dr. Ahmet Ergin, a highly skilled and dedicated endocrinologist with a passion for diabetes care. Dr. Ergin earned his medical degree with honors from Marmara University in Istanbul. He completed internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Ergin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism due to his vast medical expertise. He's a certified diabetes educator, author of "The Ultimate Diabetes Book," and founder of "the SugarMD YouTube channel." 

Dr. Ergin offers exceptional diabetes care to his patients in Port Saint Lucie, FL, helping them manage effectively. Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Information on this website isn’t intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. Discuss this with your doctor, and do not self-treat.​