It’s not meat and fat that damage blood vessels, but this habit, about which a 96-year-old surgeon w:arned.…

The main mistake is adding salt to food.

“Every second person makes this mistake,” the surgeon says. “We habitually reach for the salt shaker and add ‘just another pinch for flavor.’”

But it is precisely this habit, he says, that destroys blood vessels from the inside:

Salt retains water, increases blood volume, and raises blood pressure.

The vessel walls stretch, become brittle, and are easily damaged.

Microcracks become traps for cholesterol, leading to the formation of blood clots.

The effect is cumulative: year after year, the vessels “age” faster than the body.

A surgeon’s personal experience

At age 58, right in the operating room, the doctor first felt severe dizziness and cold hands. After the examination, he was told: “Your blood vessels are still holding up, but the salt will kill them if you don’t stop.”

He stopped adding salt to his food, and within two weeks he noticed results:

– His blood pressure dropped from 145/90 to 125/80;
– Morning swelling disappeared;
– He felt lighter and had a surge of energy.
– “It was as if my body thanked me,” he admits.

What to do for healthy blood vessels

+ Remove the salt shaker from the table—add salt only when necessary while cooking.
+ Use spices and herbs: turmeric, pepper, basil, lemon juice.
+ Drink more water—this is vital when salt intake is low.
+ Get active: walking, light exercise, and stretching strengthen blood vessels.

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