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Thursday, 7 October 2021

Warfarin : Diet : What Foods Should I Avoid?


"Can you tell me what I should eat while I am taking warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)? What foods should I avoid?

Warfarin is a blood-thinning medication that helps treat and prevent blood clots. There is no specific warfarin diet. However, certain foods and beverages can make warfarin less effective in preventing blood clots. It's important to pay attention to what you eat while taking warfarin.

One nutrient that can lessen warfarin's effectiveness is vitamin K. It's important to be consistent in how much vitamin K you get daily. The adequate intake level of vitamin K for adult men is 120 micrograms (mcg). For adult women, it's 90 mcg. While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in vitamin K shouldn't cause a problem, avoid consuming large amounts of certain foods or drinks, including:
  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Collards
  • Mustard greens
  • Chard
  • Broccoli
  • Asparagus
  • Green tea
Certain drinks can increase the effect of warfarin, leading to bleeding problems. Avoid or consume only small amounts of these drinks when taking warfarin:
  • Cranberry juice
  • Alcohol
Talk to your doctor before making any major changes in your diet and before starting any over-the-counter medications, vitamins or herbal supplements. If you are unable to eat for several days or have ongoing stomach upset, diarrhoea or fever, consult your doctor."
Words above taken from here

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The above is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, medication, you should contact your local health care provider

autumn inspired bowl
hope you agree, a pleasure to see

Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas are within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

27 comments:

Tom said...

...many drugs have pros and cons.

peppylady (Dora) said...

Never heard of it.
Coffee is on and stay safe

William Kendall said...

That's the first I've heard of that medication.

Christine said...

My late mom took warfarin I never knew about these interactions.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I am SO thankful I am not a diabetic, but I am glad you are willing to share this info with those who need it.

DUTA said...

That's very important information! Interesting to note that vitamin K is included in veggies that are considered healthy and therefore widely recommended like broccoli and spinach,

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la informaciĆ³n. Siempre hay que estar pendiente de los efectos negativos cuando tomas medicamentos. Te mando un beso

kathyinozarks said...

My husband is on this since his last heart surgery-it is a horrible medicine wish there was an alternative-but there is not another safe drug out there for use with his heart valve transplant

babYpose said...

Some medications taken will deplete certain nutrient in the body, must consult Physician for supplements.

Beautiful image of autumn..

Elephant's Child said...

So many medications interact with each other - and with our daily diet. It pays to be careful.

Iris Flavia said...

Ingo took Coumadin and it sent him straight to hospital more than once. Now he takes Aspirin - a better alternative (in his case).

Elderberry-Rob said...

You often put little visual surprises in your posts - thanks - your Autumn bowl is indeed inspiring :)

Valerie-Jael said...

Thanks for sharing the good advice. Valerie

Margaret D said...

Often the same when having an operation, certain foods should be avoided a couple of weeks before surgery...good article.

eileeninmd said...

Important info, I am glad I am not diabetic.
Take care, enjoy your day!

Suzan said...

My father had warfarin for the last 28 years of his life. His levels were very stable and my doctor said it was because he consumed little alcohol and his diet had consistent amounts of vegetables. He was a high doses of the drug due a rare blood clotting anomaly.

Miss Val's Creations said...

Interesting information. I was not familiar with the Warfarin diet. That autumn bowl is a beauty!

baili said...

remarkable sharing dear Jan as always !

never had knowledge to avoid large meals to prevent from blood clot issue ,reminded me my mother's nose bleeding which lasted for few days .what if she had such issue which no doctor could diagnosed sadly
blessings to you and loved ones!

CJ Kennedy said...

Good to know

Giorgio said...

Great to hear about the importance of broccoli and spinach for our health. That's a good information!

DVArtist said...

Good information, as always. Have a great day.

A Cuban In London said...

That's a nice and helpful post. Thanks.

Greetings from London.

lenalima said...

Bem interessante, por 7 meses tomei medicaĆ§Ć£o para afinar o sangue , pois tive uma embolia na pleura.
Bom saber, bem informativo.
bjssss

Lowcarb team member said...

Google translation ...

J.P. Alexander said...
Gracias por la informaciĆ³n. Siempre hay que estar pendiente de los efectos negativos cuando tomas medicamentos. Te mando un beso

Thanks for the information. Always be aware of the negative effects when taking medications. I send you a kiss

lenalima said...
Bem interessante, por 7 meses tomei medicaĆ§Ć£o para afinar o sangue , pois tive uma embolia na pleura.
Bom saber, bem informativo.
bjssss

Very interesting, for 7 months I took medication to thin the blood , because I had an embolism in the pleura.
Good to know, very informative.
bjssss

Rose said...

I really love the variety of posts you do...now I am off to a link you provided.

Debbie said...

i was on it in the hospital because i had a blood clot in my leg, this is great information!!

Teresa said...

Muy interesante lo que nos dices. El cuenco de otoƱo es precioso. Besos.