Other names for Capillaries

Capillary beds
Microvessles
Small blood vessels

Synopsis of Capillaries

Capillaries are the smallest and thinnest blood vessels in the body, forming an extensive network that connects arteries (via arterioles) to veins (via venules). They are the primary site of nutrient, gas, and waste exchange between blood and surrounding tissues. The walls of capillaries are just one cell thick, allowing for efficient diffusion of oxygen, carbon dioxide, glucose, amino acids, and other molecules.

There are three types of capillaries:

1. Continuous capillaries – found in most tissues, including muscle and skin, with tight junctions for controlled exchange.

2. Fenestrated capillaries – found in kidneys and endocrine glands, with small pores that allow faster exchange of substances.

3. Sinusoidal capillaries – found in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, with large openings to move cells and proteins.

Capillary health is essential for cellular nourishment and detoxification. When capillaries become fragile, leaky, inflamed, or clogged, it can lead to poor circulation, edema, tissue damage, and systemic inflammation. Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation often impair capillary function. Symptoms of capillary issues may include bruising, swelling, cold extremities, fatigue, or slow healing.

Natural remedies to support Capillaries

Flavonoid-rich foods: Blueberries, citrus, and dark chocolate contain compounds like rutin and hesperidin that strengthen capillary walls.

Vitamin C: Essential for collagen production, which reinforces capillary structure.

Bioflavonoid supplements: Rutin, quercetin, and hesperidin have long been used to reduce capillary fragility and inflammation.

Healthy blood sugar management: Prevents damage to microvessels over time.

Exercise and movement: Improves blood flow through capillary beds.

Hydration and low-sodium diet: Reduces fluid retention and pressure on capillaries.

Avoid smoking: Nicotine and toxins can constrict and degrade capillaries.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Capillaries.

Aescin
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
apocynin
apple
Aronia melanocarpa
ashitaba
asiaticoside
astragalin
astragalus
baicalein
Baikal Skullcap
benfotiamine
berry
bilberry
bioflavonoids
black currant
blueberry
butcher's broom
capers
capsicum
cayenne pepper
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
Citrus
citrus bioflavonoids
coca
Collinsonia
coumarin
cranesbill
cyanidin
cypress
danshen
delphinidin
dextran
diosmetin
Diosmin
eicosapentaenoic acid
epicatechin
Erigeron
escin
Fagopyrum
fatty acids
fish oil
flavanols
flavanones
flavans
flavoglycosides
flavones
flavonoids
flavonols
flavonones
fruit
garlic bulb
ginkgo biloba
ginkgo flavone glycoside
ginkgoheteroside
ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
gotu kola
grape
Gypenoside
hawthorn
herbal blend (proprietary)
hesperidin
horse chestnut
Hyperoside
Immortelle
Japanese sophora
L-arginine
leucoanthocyanidins
Ligusticum
Ligustrazin
linden
lingzhi
Mineral ascorbate
Nattokinase
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
onion
orange
pagoda tree
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Periwinkle
phenolic compounds
Phenylpropanoids
Phosphate ascorbate
pine bark
Polydatin
polymethoxylated flavones
polyphenols
prickly ash
proanthocyanidins
procyanidin
procyanidol
punicalagins
purslane
Pycnogenol
quercetin
rue
Ruscogenins
Ruscus
rutin
Rutosides
Salmon Oil
Salvianolic acid
Scotch Broom
shepherd's purse
Stone Root
Sweet Clover
Taxifolin
terpene lactones
Terpenoids
Troxerutin
Vincamine
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
Vitexin
Witch Hazel
Xantinol Nicotinate
Yarrow
Yarrow
Yumberry