Monday, July 30, 2012

Hesperidin for Varicose Veins

Found naturally in unripe citrus fruit, hesperidin is sometimes touted as a natural treatment for varicose veins. Known to act as an antioxidant, hesperidin is thought to heal varicose veins by improving the health of your blood vessels.

So far, research on the use of hesperidin as a varicose vein remedy is fairly limited. However, a 2007 study from International Angiology indicates that taking a combination of hesperidin, extract of the herb butcher's broom, and ascorbic acid (a form of vitamin C) may help fight chronic venous insufficiency (a condition closely linked to the development of varicose veins).

If you're looking to treat varicose veins, medical experts often recommend lifestyle changes like avoiding tight clothes, keeping your weight in check, and avoiding standing or sitting for long periods. Compression stockings may also help, and there's some evidence that supplements like horse chestnut and grapeseed may aid in the management of varicose veins. Read the article: Hesperidin - What You Need to Know


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