Cerebrovascular Support

The cerebrovascular system is involved with promoting sufficient blood supply to the brain order to nourish delicate brain cells with life-giving oxygen and other essential nutrients. If bleeding occurs within this system or the flow of blood supply is impeded, even for just a few seconds, cerebrovascular disorders can result, including stroke and ruptured cerebral aneurysm, both of which can cause serious disability, mental impairment and even proven fatal.

Cerebrovascular support is essential to good health because the brain is very sensitive to any changes in its supply of circulated blood. Unconsciousness can result in as little as four seconds after blood flow to the brain is interrupted and permanent brain damage results in as little as four minutes.

There are a number of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that can help to aid cerebrovascular support by promoting improved blood circulation to the brain. Niacin, one of the family of B vitamins, has proven beneficial at improving blood circulation. Vitamin E is also essential in the diet because it helps to not only widen the blood vessel passageways for smoother flow of blood, but also helps to prevent blood from clotting. It is also instrumental in the production of healthy red blood cells.

Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, serves an important role in cerebrovascular support because it helps to keep the arteries flexible, and prevent the build-up of harmful plaque in the veins that can impede blood flow to the brain. Vitamin K is another helpful nutrient for maintaining good cerebrovascular health because its deficiency can result in excessive bleeding or hemorrhaging. Vitamin K also plays a crucial role in helping the blood clot or coagulate properly.