Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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"Did you know? Do ginger and lemon juice really clear blood vessels?"
Zhang Wei said to his friend Li Hua next to him while jogging in the winter sun.
Li Hua, a bank clerk, had just returned from the hospital when the two met by chance on a path in the park.
"Clear blood vessels?" Li Hua shook his head with a smile, and their conversation sparked an interesting discussion about health and medical knowledge.
In this discussion, Zhang Wei mentioned a home remedy he had recently heard about — using a mixture of ginger and lemon juice to clear blood vessels.
He heard that this method lowered blood cholesterol and reduced atherosclerosis.
But Li Hua, as an ordinary person who is skeptical of medicine, questioned this.
"Do you really believe in this kind of thing?" asked Li Hua playfully.
"It does sound a bit like an old woman's remedies. ”
Zhang Wei admits that he is also a little hesitant.
Their conversation attracted the attention of a doctor who happened to be passing by.
The doctor's name is Wang Min, and she is an experienced cardiologist.
After listening to their conversation, Wang Min decided to join the discussion and answer their doubts from a professional perspective.
"Actually, the claims about ginger and lemon juice are not entirely without scientific basis. ”
Wang Min began to explain, "The gingerol contained in ginger and the citric acid in lemon do have certain cardiovascular benefits.
Gingerol helps to increase blood circulation, while citric acid helps to reduce blood consistency.
But that doesn't mean they can 'clean' the blood vessels directly. ”
She went on to tell in detail about some of the scientific research.
For example, one study showed that gingerol was able to reduce platelet aggregation, which reduced the risk of blood clots.
Another study noted that the natural compounds in lemon juice could help lower blood pressure.
"But," Wang adds, "these studies don't directly prove that ginger and lemon juice can clear blood vessels."
To truly maintain the health of your blood vessels, you also need to consider a combination of diet, exercise and lifestyle. ”
She went on to offer three more practical and scientific suggestions:
1. Eat a balanced diet:
Reduce your intake of high-fat, high-salt foods and increase the proportion of vegetables and fruits.
2. Regular exercise:
At least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming or cycling.
3. Regular physical examination:
Monitor blood pressure, lipid and blood glucose levels to detect and treat related diseases in a timely manner.
In the course of the conversation, Wang Min also shared several cases of patients she met in the hospital.
For example, a middle-aged male patient who had been relying on a high-fat diet for a long time successfully lowered his cholesterol levels and blood pressure by changing his eating habits and increasing his physical activity.
Another case is of a diabetic patient who managed her condition and reduced her risk of cardiovascular disease by regularly monitoring her blood sugar and making lifestyle changes.
After listening to Wang Min's explanation, Zhang Wei and Li Hua had a deeper understanding of health issues.
They realized that while some folk remedies may have a certain scientific basis, real health management should be comprehensive and scientific.
At the end of the chat, Wang Min asked a question that didn't seem very relevant to the discussion just now:
"Do you know why eating more blueberries is good for your eyes?"
Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant that reduces eye fatigue and protects the retina, she explains.
This finding suggests that the health effects of food go far beyond what we commonly understand.
Eating right is essential for maintaining overall health.
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