How Old Are Your Blood Vessels?
Until now, it was widely believed that old age is the primary factor for the decrease in elasticity of blood vessels and buildup of cholesterol. However, this thinking is changing. Your blood vessels can be much older than you are, which comes with consequences.
Dr. Mila
Why do blood vessels get older?
Can you believe that just 1 square inch of your body includes 19.6 feet of blood vessels? When blood vessels are healthy, their walls are resilient and elastic, and the blood moves around them freely and easily, delivering oxygen and nutrients to all cells in your body. Healthy blood vessels are the prerequisite for looking good, resilient skin, flexible joints, and strong bones.
Metabolic, enzymatic, and cellular damage to the walls of blood vessels makes them less elastic. These changes can start as early as in the teenage years and lead to catastrophic vascular disorders when you are in the prime of your life. In most cases, the issues with blood vessels affect your feeling of well-being. If you have had cold hands and feet, unexplained headaches, or ...
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