Speaking of "blood clots"
In layman's terms
A blood clot is a semi-clot-like substance in the blood
At present, thrombosis-related diseases have a high morbidity, a high disability rate, and a high mortality rate. For example, we are familiar with cerebral thrombosis, which can lead to cerebral ischemia, when the ischemic area cannot get enough oxygen and nutrients, it may cause cerebral infarction, seriously reduce the quality of life, and even endanger life.
Today we're going to talk about it
What to eat more can reduce blood clots
There are 3 more things to note
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Eat more than 7 types of food in your diet
(1) Oil rich in α-linolenic acid
Flaxseed oil and perilla seed oil are both cooking oils rich in α-linolenic acid (n-3 unsaturated fatty acids), which are beneficial to our vascular health with less saturated fatty acids and more unsaturated fatty acids in our daily diet.
(2) Oleic acid-rich oil
Olive oil, camellia oil, avocado oil, high oleic peanut oil, high oleic sunflower oil, low erucic acid canola oil, etc. are all cooking oils rich in oleic acid (n-9 unsaturated fatty acids).
(3) DHA-rich fish
DHA is also an n-3 unsaturated fatty acid, and studies have shown that DHA has antiplatelet effects, which can reduce platelet aggregation, coagulation and thrombosis, and reduce the risk of thrombosis.
If you want to consume more DHA, the most recommended thing is to eat fish, such as mackerel, salmon, sea bass, small yellow croaker, river eel, etc. The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommends that each person should eat enough 300~500 grams of fish per week, at least twice a week.
(4) Foods rich in β-glucan
β-glucan is a water-soluble dietary fiber, which has strong water absorption and adsorption, can reduce blood viscosity, can prevent blood clots and a variety of cardiovascular diseases, and is mainly found in oats, barley and barley.
(5) Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in folic acid, vitamin C and other antioxidants.
- Folic acid can improve vascular endothelial function and reduce the risk of stroke;
- Vitamin C can slow down the development of atherosclerosis and promote blood circulation by reducing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, inhibiting smooth muscle proliferation and platelet adhesion, thereby reducing the risk of stroke;
- Antioxidants have an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce the formation of blood clots by inhibiting oxidative stress.
Dark-colored foods in the diet generally contain more antioxidants, so eat more dark-colored vegetables and fruits, such as purple cabbage, purple potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, spinach, rape, etc.
According to the recommendations of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents", we should eat enough 300~500 grams of vegetables every day, of which more than half should be dark vegetables.
(6) Foods rich in soy lecithin
Soybeans contain soy lecithin, and soybeans and soy products themselves do not contain cholesterol and contain phytosterols, which can reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the body and reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease.
Compared to soybeans, it is relatively easy to eat soy products every day.
It is recommended that you can eat enough soybean products corresponding to 15~25 grams of soybeans every day, which is equivalent to about 350 grams of soy milk, or 100~150 grams of tofu, or 40~50 grams of dried tofu/shredded tofu, or about 20 grams of dried bean curd.
Food Interchange Diagram of Soybean and Soy Products by Protein Content
(7) Foods rich in resveratrol
Some studies have shown that resveratrol can inhibit platelet aggregation, regulate blood lipid metabolism, cause vasodilation, protect chronic ischemic myocardium, reduce infarct size, and prevent heart disease.
The content of resveratrol was higher in grapes, mulberries, pineapples, peanuts, cocoa powder, winter bamboo shoots, cauliflower, and cocoa.
However, it should be noted that some studies on the relationship between food and blood clots are still relatively preliminary, and the effective sample size is relatively small, and the results of the study are only for the current reference, and further research is needed to confirm them in the future.
If you want not to be "targeted" by blood clots
Pay more attention to your diet
At the same time, you should exercise more, do not smoke, and drink less alcohol
Source: Popular Science China, Guangdong Disease Control