Diosmin 95

What Makes A Varicose Vein?

Varicose veins, those swollen and enlarged veins that most frequently appear in the legs, can cause a great deal of discomfort. They are the result of a venous insufficiency, which simply means that the veins are not able to do their job correctly. The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying it with oxygen and nutrients. Arteries carry the blood away from the heart to the body, and veins carry the blood that is depleted of nutrients and oxygen back to the heart to be replenished. The blood in the lower extremities is forced up toward the heart by the contraction of muscles in the legs via the veins. There is a one-way flap on the vein, which prohibits the blood from flowing backwards. The flap is called a valve. When the valve is weak or faulty, the blood is able to run back into the vein where it pools, forming bulges in the vein. These bulges are varicose veins.

There are myriad treatments for varicose veins and spider veins, ranging from EVLT, which is venous laser treatment, to elastic stockings. Diet and exercise are always useful in the healing process and regular exercise gets the blood moving into the appendages, which helps to minimize blood pooling.

A Key Is Found In Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits contain a specific chemical, called flavanoids, which are useful for many different medical conditions. Diosmin is the clinical name for these flavanoids and Diosmin 95 is a product that uses a combination of 95% Sweet Orange extract or Citrus sinensis and povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, cornstarch, and magnesium stearate to create a product that is known for its health benefits and medicinal purposes.

How Diosmin Works

Diosmin has a record of effective assistance with medical conditions such as venous disorders, varicose and spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema (swelling and fluid retention caused by poor lymphatic system function), and hemorrhoids. Diosmin 95 is recognized for strengthening vein walls, helping to keep the elasticity and tone of the veins supple, reducing the effects of inflammation and encouraging blood flow. Flavanoids are considered a blood thinner, so it is important to check with a physician before using them. Otherwise, there are no recorded side effects from use of this product.

Readily Available Without A Prescription

Diosmin has been marketed as a prescription drug in Europe since 1969. However, Diosmin 95 is not considered a drug in the US and is not marketed as one. The US Food and Drug Administration allow Diosmin 95 to be marketed as a dietary supplement, which means it is easily available in health food stores. With the high numbers of men and women in North America suffering with varicose veins, it makes sense to use a high quality Diosmin product to help relieve the pain and discomfort.