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 Natural Blood Thinners 5 Nov 2008 |
Blood Thinning Foods
- Blood thinners are used to stop platelets from forming clots. Natural blood thinner works to decrease crp and inflammation. In doing so, it increases circulation
- They can be divided into four groups: foods with high amounts of salicylates (to help block vitamin K absorption), supplements containing vitamin E , omega-3 fatty acids and additional various groups
Blood thinner, also known as an anti-coagulant, is being used to stop platelets from forming clots. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless cells in the blood that help blood clot. Platelets clump together and form plugs in blood vessel holes to stop blood loss.
Fortunately, there are natural blood thinners that may be just as effective (if not even more) in decreasing crp and inflammation and easing blood flow throughout the body.
Certain supplements and foods are known to thin blood. Usually, they can be divided into four groups:
• Foods with high amounts of salicylates (such as aspirin and like substances)
• Supplements containing vitamin E
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Additional groups (selected foods with compounds that thin blood)
It is essential to keep in mind that blood-thinning foods are not wanted for every single individual. For example, people who have been prescribed anticoagulant drugs should not be taking in too much of these blood-thinning foods in addition to their prescription(s), as it might lead to serious health risks or damage.
The main rule to stick to when trying to thin blood is to focus on decreasing protein and fat consumption.
Salicylates are aspirin-like substances. Their brightest representatives are aspirin itself and some flavorings. These substances help block vitamin K absorption. Vitamin K plays an important role in the body during the process of blood clotting.
Foods that are generally high in salicylates include:
• many types of spices and flavorings (oregano, cinnamon, paprika, licorice, ginger, turmeric, peppermint, dill, thyme, as well as curry powder and cayenne pepper). Besides, research shows that cayenne pepper reduces blood cholesterol levels.
• most fruits (grapes, raisins, oranges, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, tangerines and prunes)
• nuts
• and some others salicylate-rich foods (wine, chewing gum, peppermints, vinegar, honey, orange juice, cider, broccoli, avocados, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, wild carrot, wild lettuce, and cabbage).
When thinning the blood, blood circulation increases, so metabolism increases. When this happens, the body becomes warmer.
Fish oil consists of two important and therapeutic omega-3 fats: DHA and EPA. These are absorbed rapidly by the body and may help to decrease blood inflammation. Other benefits to heart health are also provided by DHA and EPA.
Generally, the omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish (salmon, herring, mackerel, lake trout, albacore tuna and anchovies), flax seed oil, walnuts, canola oil, and pumpkin seeds.
Vitamin E is considered to be a great natural blood thinner. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps protect essential fatty acids and vitamin A from oxidation in the cells of the body and it prevents the breakdown of body tissues.
Good sources of vitamin E are found in the following groups:
• Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts and pistachios.
• Vegetable oils like corn, peanut, canola, sunflower, sesame, cottonseed, rice bran, and palm oils.
• Legumes, grains and oil seeds including chickpeas, lentils, wheat, rice, northern beans and oats.
• Oils from wheat germ and extracted from wheat germ. This oil has been used since the 1920s as a great source of a vitamin E.
And if you want all of these blood thinning components in one place, why not to try all natural Blood Circulator solution? Find out more about this heart health supplement.
The information supplied in this article is not to be considered as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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Based on my personal experience, I’ve observed that red wine also works as a blood thinner.
Actually, all types of alcohol thin the blood. This is why a drink or two a day (any kind) is often recommended to keep the heart functioning well. More than this can thin the blood dangerously. Given that too much alcohol also eventually raises the blood pressure, bursting a blood vessel with resultant haemorrage due to extreme thinning of the blood caused by consistent alcohol consumption over a period of years, is a real danger and can result in death. In the final analysis, a clot in the brain can be less life-threatening than a brain haemorrage. I must add that I’m not a medical practitioner and you should confirm this with your doctor.
Is there any truth to Green Beans as a Blood Thinner and if so, how much and how often? Thank you for any help. TJ
i want to know what foods to eat instead of taking pills thinner wife liz
I have been taking 4mg of warfarin for 3 months, due to developing a pulmanry embolisam. but my hair is falling out. is this a side effect, if so, would i have this problem with natural blood thining foods.
i would also like to know if ther our any foods to replace blood thinner such as warfarin
Diana – I was on warfarin for 6 months last year after developing DVT. I also developed significant hair loss and thinning as well as urticaria. The hair loss and urticaria (specifically dermatographia in my case) were caused by the warfarin. All of the symptoms went away after the warfarin treatment ended. Natural interventions are usually less harsh than chemical ones but I would not suggest that you stop the warfarin but you may be able to achieve a lower dose by adding blood thinning foods to your diet but you need to do it consistently. Blood clots are life threatening so stopping the warfarin could cost your life. I am very fortunate that my boyfriend was wonderfully supportive and when my hair was at it’s thinnest he simply said to me…”dear bald is so much better than dead”. My hair has filled in and all of the side effects of the warfarin went away within a few weeks after treatment ended. Hang in there and try to focus on lowering your warfarin dose by increasing your intake of natural blood thinning foods. Always consult your doctor before you make health changes. DH
I am 40, and have been taking warfarin for the most part of 23 years, different mgs. over time.
now I take 2.5 mgs. and have for some time, I eat vitamine K foods a few times per month for
the nutrients, and have no troubles, My hair is falling out as well, you can see a little scalp if i don’t
pull my hair back, but, It’s also down to my behind, which makes it fall out.
But any way, I would like to consider changing over to a proper diet, instead of continuing the
medication, I believe it has caused other health conditions , like, hydrenitis, it;s miserable! and needs to
go! I also have acute degenerative ostio arthritis, crones desease, {in long remission,due to surgery}
hep. C , ostio perosis, and just quit smoking 2 years ago.
Health wise, and diet wise I am a catch 22. I also have food and med allergies, Milk, garlic, cranberries,
pork{yukki anyway!} opiates , and codine.
Now what diet should I be on????? if you have answers, I want to hear them, DR.
Thank you Ms. Phelps.
Provexis plc (PXS.L), the life-science business that discovers, develops and licenses scientifically-proven functional food, medical food and dietary supplement technologies today announces an update on the human trial comparing the effects of its Fruitflow® anti-thrombotic functional food technology with aspirin.
Fruitflow® is designed as a dietary supplement which will inhibit several pathways of platelet aggregation without side effects. Aspirin is a drug which targets one specific platelet aggregation pathway, and is not recommended for use by the population at large for cardiovascular disease prevention partly due to its well known side effects including gastric bleeding. In addition, a significant percentage of users show some resistance to its effects.
In the current trial, Fruitflow® showed up to 28% reduction from baseline platelet aggregation occurring through three different biological pathways, while aspirin showed up to 60% reduction in one of these pathways, but no effect on the other two. The broader antiplatelet effect of Fruitflow® reflects the Company’s aim to provide a daily dietary supplement with a significant effect on blood flow, but without suppressing platelet aggregation completely.
The trial compares the effects of both Fruitflow® and aspirin on a single dose basis over a five hour time course. At this stage around 40% of subjects have completed the trial, which will continue until the end of the year. The trial is being carried out by Provexis at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, part of the University of Aberdeen, with independent statistical analysis by BIOSS.