Poor circulation triples your risk of a fall after age 60, but here’s the secret nobody is telling you. There are powerful, natural drinks that help your blood vessels relax, allowing blood to flow more easily to your legs. And the most remarkable part? When used correctly, they can make a huge difference. Many people start noticing a change in a matter of hours—not days, not weeks, but hours. In fact, my patients tell me this with surprise: warmer legs, less tingling, fewer cramps, all in a very short time.
Now, pay close attention, because there are also drinks that many people consume thinking they are healthy, but they can actually worsen your circulation and even cancel out the benefits of treatments and expert recommendations. I’m Dr. Beller, and today I’m going to show you 10 drinks that impact your circulation, ranked from worst to best. You’ll learn exactly which ones are a waste of time or even harmful, which ones are truly worthwhile because they work on the internal environment where circulatory problems begin, and, most importantly, which are the most potent because they act directly on your blood vessels, triggering a true vascular relaxation effect. (Based on the insights of Dr. Veller)
Key Takeaways
- Drinks to Avoid: Steer clear of industrial sugary drinks, diet or light beverages, and most fruit juices. They create an unfavorable internal environment that damages blood vessels and thickens your blood over time.
- Drinks that Prepare the Body: Build a strong foundation for good circulation with hydrating and antioxidant-rich drinks like water, green tea, ginger and lemon infusion, and hibiscus tea. These improve your body’s overall function, which positively impacts blood flow.
- Drinks for Direct Action: For a powerful and rapid effect, turn to drinks that directly relax blood vessels and boost nitric oxide. The top three are watermelon juice, arugula and celery smoothies, and the most potent of all, beetroot juice.
