There is usually some degree of incompetence of the valves of the veins and an inability of the venous pump, i.e., contraction of skeletal muscles of the leg to pump blood up through the veins maintaining normal venous pressure. Adequate diet of all natural foods free from chemicals and preservatives with sufficient amounts of roughage is recommended. Supplemental therapy with concentrated natural nutrients, vitamins, and minerals is most important.
Vitamin E maintains normal viscosity of the blood.
Supports liver and gallbladder function as liver damage, where a fatty swollen or enlarged liver slows down blood flow to the heart. May be a factor in causing varicose veins.