Varicose Vein Supplements

Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. Thats because you stand and walk upright, which increases the pressure in the veins in your lower body.

For many people, varicose veins and spider veins — a common, mild and medically insignificant variation of varicose veins — are simply a cosmetic concern. For other people, varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort.

There are a few supplements to assist with varicose veins, and the focus primarily on preventing them, or keeping them from worsening. Unfortunately, once they are present, there is little you can do. However, a varicose vein supplement may help to relive some discomfort and lighten their appearance.

· Exercise. Get your legs moving. Walking is a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs. Your doctor can recommend an appropriate activity level for you.
· Control your weight. Shedding excess pounds takes unnecessary pressure off your veins.
· Watch what you wear. Avoid high heels. Low-heeled shoes work calf muscles more, which is better for your veins. Dont wear tight clothes around your waist, legs or groin. Tight panty-leg girdles, for instance, can restrict circulation.
· Elevate your legs. To improve venous circulation, take several short breaks daily to elevate your legs above the level of your heart. For example, lie down with your legs resting on three or four pillows.
· Avoid long periods of sitting or standing. Make a point of changing your position frequently to encourage blood flow. Try to move around at least every 30 minutes.
· Dont sit with your legs crossed. This position can aggravate circulation problems.

Increase the amount of Vitamin C. The body needs it to manufacture two important connective tissues: collagen and elastin. Both of these fibers are used to repair and maintain veins to keep them strong and flexible.

Even more important to keeping veins and capillaries in tip-top shape may be vitamin Cs first cousin, bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids are chemical compounds often found in the same foods as vitamin C.

While there are no studies to show that vitamin E heals varicose veins, people with varicose veins apparently do use it, hoping that it will help prevent the biggest potential complication: blood clots.

Bioflavonoids- Deep-colored berries, such as cherries, blueberries and blackberries, contain these chemical compounds, as do the white membranes of citrus fruits. Theyre also found in wine and grape juice.