Blood Thinners & Leafy Green Vegetables Blood thinners such as warfarin or Coumadin are prescribed by doctors for patients who are at risk of serious health complications due to blood clotting. As with most medications, certain foods are contraindicated for patients on blood thinners. Eating large amounts of leafy green vegetables may cause substances within the vegetable to interfere with the way your medication functions. Blood Thinners Blood thinners inhibit the formation of blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism and other conditions blood clots can cause. Blood-thinning medications, also known as anti-coagulants, can slow the rate at which clots form and prevent existing clots from growing larger. Blood thinners may also prevent clots from breaking into smaller pieces that can travel through the blood vessels and damage your heart, lungs and brain. Leafy Green Vegetables In most cases, leafy green vegetables are wholesome healthy foods that most folks don’t eat enough of. But if you’re on blood-thinning medication, your doctor may advise you to follow certain dietary guidelines, including limiting your intake of leafy green vegetables or at least keeping your consumption consistent from week to week. Vegetables such as kale, spinach, turnip greens, broccoli, parsley, collard greens, Brussels sprouts and chard should not be eaten in large amounts due to their high content of vitamin K – a nutrient that can interfere with the effectiveness of your blood-thinning medication.
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:10:59 +0000
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