01/01/2026
The circulatory system is formed of the heart, lungs and blood vessels that are responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, hormones and cells to every part of the body. It doesn’t require anything to get the circulatory system moving but it does help to improve and strengthen it to maintain a healthy body, especially as we grow older.
Helping to stimulate the blood circulation can help to boost just about every bodily function and can improve overall health. A healthy diet, regular exercise programme and supplement intake can all play an important role in this. In this guide, we’re going to expand on this point to give you a good idea of how to maintain a healthy circulatory system and help prevent health issues down the line.
Here at Parkacre, we’re passionate about general health and wellbeing. To help you maintain a healthy circulatory system and boost blood flow, we’ve put together a few tips from our expert team…
Looking after your weight and diet is helpful when trying to control your blood pressure and giving your circulation a much-needed boost. Don’t overload your sodium intake through processed food and replace it with potassium-rich foods like dark, leafy greens and bananas. Having too much sodium stored in the body can cause the blood vessels to contract affecting those with circulatory disorders. Similarly, keeping track of your cholesterol levels can also help to avoid any interference within the blood flow. On average, it is recommended that the total cholesterol levels for a healthy adult should be 5 mmol/L and we’d always advised to get your levels checked regularly.
Love it or hate it, it is a well-known fact that exercising can do your body a world of good! It can help to strengthen the heart and lower blood pressure. Any form of cardiovascular activity that gets you moving, whether walking, running, cycling or swimming, can make a difference as it helps to raise your heart rate and gets the blood pumping around the body. Start off slowly if you are new to exercise and steadily build it up as you get fitter and stronger. Even ten minutes a day is better than doing nothing, as is just going for a walk every day to get your steps in.
Fish Oil is a powerhouse for cardiovascular and cognitive health, primarily because it is a rich natural source of EPA and DHA fatty acids. These essential fats are widely sought after for supporting the normal function of the heart, brain, and vision. To unlock these benefits, aim for a daily intake of 250mg of EPA and DHA to contribute to a healthy heart, while a consistent 250mg dose of DHA specifically helps maintain sharp brain function and clear vision.
Many of us have primarily sedentary jobs here in the UK especially, which require being inactive for the best part of the day. This can make it difficult to fit exercise into your daily routine compared to those who have active jobs. Sitting in the same position for long periods of time has been known to be bad for circulation and posture, so taking steps to reverse this through so-called deskercise can be really important. We recommend taking time to go for a short walk during a break or doing leg extensions under the desk whenever you can, in order to keep your blood circulating.
We all know garlic for the flavour and aroma it can add to a meal, but do you know about its health benefits too? Best known as an integral part of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, garlic is actually also beneficial as an all-round tonic, whether taken in your diet or supplements routine. Garlic is mainly helpful for cleansing blood which can then help to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
Here at Parkacre, we can produce supplements focussed on healthy circulation at scale, ready to fit into your business’ product mix. Whether you want to develop a fully-customised formula with our expert team, or choose to go with one of our private label options, you’ll end with a high-quality product that benefits both your business and your customers.
Talk to our expert team about healthy and wellbeing supplements today.
