Wondering if I could get advice on what food to eat on warfarin. I want to make sure I am eating the right things.

But a bit confused by it all.

[Manofmendip]

Hi

In reality I found that I could eat most things on Warfarin and some will affect INR - those rich in vitamin K - and others will not. The main thing is to be reasonably consistent in what you eat so that your Warfarin dose can be set to produce, as closely as possible, your target INR.

Foods rich in Vit K will antidote Warfarin to a degree and lower INR, excessive alcohol has a tendancy to enhance the effect of Warfarin and raise INR levels.

I hope that this is helpful.

Dave

[Lure2]

I agree. Well said in just a couple of words!

Kerstin

[Manofmendip in reply to Lure2]

Thank you Kerstin

[daisyd]

Hi their are some food lists on the internet listing the amount of vit K in veg/ fruit etc which maybe useful

[Lure2]

Great answer! It is very difficult to find a list here in Sweden.

Have a nice weekend Daisyd

Kerstin

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Thanks everyone. I will have a look at the lists xx

[GinaD]

It may help to think of them in " blood thickening" and " blood thinning" categories.

The thickeners include green leafy veggies,( Note: broccoli is high in K, but it's cousin cauliflower is not. Green cabbage is high in K, but red cabbage is not.)

The primary thinners are cranberries, alcohol, and ginger.

That said, there are so many foods, beverages, meds, activities the effect INR. Learning how to eat and live in a way that keeps the INR consistent is an art. It's a learning process. Start with memorizing, and stabelizingyour consumption of the main thickeners and thinners. Then, chart your meals and activities and seek out more corrolations.

All this said, there are some of us who can not achieve stability on warfarin and must move to other drugs, Which can be a good thing be as you get to eat whatever you want!

[overnighthearingloss in reply to GinaD]

However these same items that work against warfarin are the same things that protect against cancer and infections. Rock or hard place?

[GinaD in reply to overnighthearingloss]

Sad but true.

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I've had a look at a list. So If i want salad i should eat it everday. Is that right? Sorry it sounds abit of a stupid question but i am having trouble stabilising my levels and i am trying to do everything right xx

[Lure2 in reply to Hidden]

Hi,

Short answer: Yes.

Best wishes from Kerstin in Stockholm