Is “sluggish blood” dragging you down?
You see, there’s a very common problem today – which can be summed up as “sluggish blood” – that helps explain why so many people feel like something is “mysteriously” dragging their daily energy and zest for life way down.
So, if you experience any of these more than you feel you should:
• Low energy
• Old-looking skin
• Lack of stamina/feeling worn out
• Feeling “foggy”
• Cold hands and/or feet
• For men and women, difficulty in the bedroom
• Slow recovery from physical activity
• Activity-related muscle cramping and/or discomfort
It could be the result of "Sluggish blood” caused due to poor blood circulation - something you should likely be concerned about.
Fortunately, there are specific food and natural nutrients that provide nutritional support that promotes healthy energy levels and the “zest for life” everyone wants (and deserves).
Moreover, certain very common lifestyle habits that are also harming our health in so many other ways, including having an adverse affect on our circulatory system, such as:
- Consuming too many omega-6 fatty acids
- Eating too many processed foods
- Inadequate amounts of exercise
- Lack of routine stretching
- Not getting enough restful sleep
- Excess stress
And, YES, modern-day research suggests that the colors of certain foods can, indeed, be linked to how they best help the body!
So, let’s take a deeper dive into each of these “reds” foods to understand exactly how:
Beets
Beets are known as a “circulation superfood”. They’re a rich source of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds, and can help support healthy nitric oxide levels, blood flow/circulation (including to the brain), mental and physical energy levels, endurance, and more.
Apples
Apples are rich in polyphenols called flavonoids, which can be especially important for supporting healthy circulation, such as by promoting the production of nitric oxide. These flavonoids may support the activity of nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), an enzyme that generates nitric oxide. eNOS has been referred to as a “major weapon” in the fight against SLUGGISH BLOOD.
Pomegranates
Pomegranates are revered as a circulatory superfood. One reason is that they may enhance eNOS activity, which promotes nitric oxide production. What’s more, tannins in pomegranates have been shown to provide additional support for healthy endothelial cell (endothelial cells line the blood vessels), offering further support for healthy circulation.
Grapes
Grapes are rich in certain polyphenols shown to support healthy blood flow, effects believed to be related to increasing the availability of nitric oxide, the vasodilator responsible for relaxing blood vessels.
Cranberries
Cranberries are loaded with certain bioactive polyphenols that have been shown to provide powerful support for healthy, flexible arteries and healthy vascular function.
Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
One of the many powerful polyphenols in these berries are anthocyanins. These can help promote vascular health by supporting the body’s natural antioxidant pathways. This is important because oxidative damage to the endothelial cells may interfere with their ability to produce nitric oxide, a well-known vasodilator. Anthocyanins also support healthy blood flow by promoting the expression of eNOS, an enzyme that generates nitric oxide.
Watermelon
watermelon is rich in an amino acid called L-citrulline, which the body converts to L-arginine, an essential amino acid that helps relax blood vessels and improve circulation.
Natural Nitric Oxide Boosters
Yes, nitric oxide is very important, but it’s about proper balance. Too much of anything can be bad news, and that can even be the case with added nitric oxide boosters.
Following is the list of natural Nitric Oxide Boosters:
• L-Citrulline
When it comes to providing support for healthy nitric oxide levels, L-citrulline works like a charm.
• Taurine
Taurine is another amino acid sometimes regarded as a circulation “super-nutrient.” Taurine is outstanding for supporting the “highways” in the body on which blood travels.
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Another circulation support nutrient, Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant that helps support healthy circulation and blood flow through various pathways, and healthy levels of oxidative stress.