Rumor debunked! Can eating black fungus and drinking vinegar really clear blood vessels?

Today we are going to talk about the "life passage" in the body - blood vessels. It is like a huge transportation network, transporting blood to every corner of the body to ensure the normal functioning of our body. If this blood vessel is blocked, it will be a big trouble!

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Why do healthy blood vessels become blocked?

When we are young, the inner wall of our blood vessels is smooth and elastic, and blood flows smoothly inside. But as we age, coupled with some unhealthy habits in life, the blood vessels begin to be "injured".

For example, blood vessels work for many years, just like water pipes that have been used for a long time will rust, and lipid streaks will gradually appear on the inner wall. Coupled with smoking, drinking, staying up late, and eating a high-salt and high-sugar diet, the pressure on blood vessels is increasing. Blood is like a turbulent stream, constantly impacting the blood vessel wall, raising blood pressure, and over time, the inner wall of the blood vessel becomes bumpy.

That’s not all. An unhealthy lifestyle can also cause various “roadblocks” in the blood vessels. Lipid plaques will gradually grow in the blood vessels. At this time, some cells are “activated” and become abnormally active. They will collect cholesterol and other messy things, such as calcium salts, cell fragments, etc., to form atherosclerotic plaques.

If the plaque breaks, the body will start the coagulation mechanism and blood clots will occur. Blood clots are like big rocks that suddenly appear on the road, blocking blood vessels, preventing blood from flowing, and the organs of the body from functioning normally.

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The harm of blood vessel blockage is not small:

If it gets blocked in the brain, it may cause cerebral infarction, dizziness, headache, and in severe cases, hemiplegia or even brain death.

If it is blocked in the heart, it is called myocardial infarction, which will cause chest pain, palpitations, and even sudden death if not treated properly.

If it is blocked in the lower limbs, the legs will feel numb, cold, and painful;

If the kidneys are blocked, high blood pressure and kidney failure may occur.

These bad habits damage blood vessels

1. High-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar diet

If you eat too much fried food, fish and meat, the body cannot metabolize them all, and the excess lipids will be deposited in the blood vessels, making the blood sticky and thick, which is easy to form blood clots. High-salt foods will increase blood pressure, and high-sugar foods will make blood vessels brittle , which are very bad for blood vessel health.

2. Long-term lack of exercise

Nowadays, many people sit all day, either working on a computer or playing with their phones. Long-term sitting can damage blood vessel function, especially the blood vessels in the lower limbs. Moreover, the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and the incidence of type 2 diabetes will increase significantly.

3. Smoking

The nicotine in tobacco not only causes blood vessels to constrict, but also directly damages them. Even if you smoke only a few cigarettes a day, your blood vessels will be damaged.

4. Staying up late often

When you stay up late, your body will secrete some hormones that cause blood vessels to constrict, blood flow to slow down , and become more viscous, causing an increase in waste and toxins.

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Finally, let me dispel some rumors:

Eating black fungus cannot clear blood vessels. Although the ingredients in black fungus have some effect on improving blood lipids, it is totally unrealistic to clear blood vessels by eating black fungus.

Regular infusions cannot unclog blood vessels. Instead, they may damage the liver and kidneys, induce allergies, and increase the burden on the heart.

Drinking alcohol or drinking vinegar cannot clear blood vessels. Drinking alcohol itself is a cardiovascular risk factor, and drinking vinegar cannot soften blood vessels.