What drinks are good for the heart?

Drinking drinks with a high content of potassium and magnesium will help ensure the correct functioning of the heart, Denis Sokolov, a cardiologist at JSC Meditsina (clinic of academician Roitberg), said.

The work of an important organ will also be helped by freshly squeezed juices and fruit drinks, for example, from blueberries, currants, carrots, raspberries, strawberries, apricots, apples, bananas, pumpkins and peaches. The nutritionist warned that drinks should be prepared without sugar, Gazeta.Ru reports.

“Cucumber, parsley and spinach fresh juices, dried fruit compotes from figs, dates, dried apricots, prunes are good,” said the cardiologist.

Herbal infusions and teas also effectively help the heart. The cardiologist especially noted drinks from hibiscus, hawthorn, motherwort and lemon balm. The doctor also warned that despite all the benefits of these products, it is necessary to consult a doctor before using them, FAN reports.

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