We know of nothing that will “counteract” eating leafy greens. However, there is some evidence that patients with diets higher in vitamin K do well with a higher dose of the anticoagulant, while those with lower vitamin K intakes have lower doses of the anticoagulant.
Jayne Hurley, senior nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, reminds us that people on blood thinners don't need to avoid greens, they need to avoid big swings in the amount of greens -- and vitamin K -- they have from one day to the next. That's what could cause a problem.
Turnip greens – These vegetables are over 100% of a person's daily Vitamin K intake. Beet greens – beet greens as a very good source of iron, providing 15% of the daily recommended amount in a 1-cup serving. These greens contain 3X times the amount of Vitamin K. Too much for people who are taking blood thinners.
Common foods high in Vitamin K include kale, spinach, and broccoli. It's also found in salad dressing and mayonnaise. It's OK to eat foods high in vitamin K while taking warfarin. But you should try to be consistent with how much and how often you eat them.
Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. Avocado has been reported to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin). Decreasing the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin) might increase the risk of clotting. It is unclear why this interaction might occur.
Broccoli, kale, spinach, cabbage, collards.
These nutrient-rich vegies are high in Vitamin K. This vitamin supports blood clotting. It's essential to stopping the flow of blood when we get cut. Some blood-thinning drugs, particularly warfarin, block vitamin K's clotting action.
Healthy Choices
It's okay to make the change to a healthier diet, as long as you work with your healthcare provider to monitor your INR and to make sure that you are becoming consistent with your diet. Some of the healthiest foods that you can eat, including foods like broccoli and spinach, are high in vitamin K.
Blood thinners are medicines that stop blood clots from forming or from getting larger. Spinach is loaded with vitamin K, a vitamin which plays a role in forming blood clots, therefore reducing the efficacy of blood thinners, allowing blood clots to thrive.
Do not drink cranberry or grapefruit juice while you're taking warfarin. It can increase the effect of your medicine and put you at higher risk of bleeding.
Can You Eat Milk Chocolate While On Warfarin? Chocolate contains little to no vitamin K, so it is considered a low vitamin K food, and it can be consumed without any blood-clotting effects while on Coumadin. Milk and dark chocolate contain little to no vitamin K. Coumadin is frequently used to treat blood thinning.
Aside from bleeding-related issues, there are several side effects that have been linked to blood thinners, such as nausea and low counts of cells in your blood. Low blood cell count can cause fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath. Be careful mixing medications.
Blood thinners are medicines that stop blood clots from forming or from getting larger. Spinach is loaded with vitamin K, a vitamin which plays a role in forming blood clots, therefore reducing the efficacy of blood thinners, allowing blood clots to thrive.
Eating leafy greens is generally good for the health. However, some greens, such as collards, spinach, and chard, contain large amounts of vitamin K that may interact with blood thinners and lessen their effect. According to a 2016 review , people who take blood thinners should not try to avoid vitamin K.
Blood thinning drugs (like Coumadin) work to reduce your body's ability to form blood clotting proteins from vitamin K, thus reducing the risk of blood clots. This means that eating foods rich in vitamin K (primarily found in leafy green vegetables) can interact with blood thinning drugs, making them less effective.
Direct oral anticoagulants, or DOACs, have been found to be safer than warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation. A new study published in November 2022 in Annals of Internal Medicine found apibaxan to be the safest blood thinner among DOACs, including dabigatran, edoxaban and rivaroxaban.
Blood thinner treatment for PE is usually advised for at least 3-6 months. Your healthcare provider may advise a longer course depending on why you had the blood clot. Some people at high risk of blood clots may stay on blood thinner indefinitely.
Taking garlic with anticoagulants such as Warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding in patients. Antiplatelet activity that causes bleeding risk is found in fresh garlic, garlic oil and other garlic products. There have been many reports of bleeding complications when following a diet high in garlic.
Blood-thinning medications: Garlic may make the actions of blood-thinning medications including warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), and aspirin stronger, increasing the risk of bleeding.
All the fruits in the berry-family, including strawberries, cranberries, and blueberries are significant blood thinners. Oranges, tangerines, cherries, raisins, prunes, pineapples, and tomatoes work in the same manner.
People who are using blood thinners should not suddenly start eating a lot of cauliflower because the high levels of vitamin K could react adversely with the drugs.
While there are some risks with taking certain blood thinning medications, it's possible to live a healthy and active life. You can reduce the risks of both bleeding and clotting by doing the following: Follow your treatment plan. Take your medication as prescribed—no skipping or taking more.