Reduce Caffeine Intake for Veins Sake

You might want to reconsider that extra cup of coffee in the morning. If you drink a lot of coffee, then you will get more than just a kick start in the morning. Scientists have found that if caffeine is consumed in excessiveness, it affects your venous system in a negative manner.

When you drink or eat something that contains caffeine, you blood vessels constrict. If this constriction occurs within the brain, then your pituitary gland alerts your body that something is wrong. This alert then creates an adrenaline rush, causing your heart rate to increase. This results in a lower blood flowing through your body. Your brain then receives less blood than it requires. This, in turn, forces your venous system to work overtime under this type of stress.

Veins under stress can become damaged resulting in varicose veins, spider veins, leg ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis. The valves within the veins are compromised by the extra stress, causing some to work improperly. If the valves are not working correctly, blood will pool within that vein since it cannot be pushed back up to the heart. This pooling results in varicose veins and blood clots.

Venous insufficiency can be the result of many things such as heredity, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, obesity, and lack of exercise. Caffeine is one cause that can be controlled. By reducing your caffeine intake, your health can improve. Caffeine, like most foods, in moderation is safe. It is when you consume in excess that your body begins to react in a negative way.

If you feel like you have venous insufficiency or varicose veins, contact Dr. Joseph Magnant for a consultation. He has several options in regards to obliterating varicose veins and spider veins. Contact The Vein Specialists at 239-694-VEIN or schedule a consultation online at WeKnowVeins.com.