Information anywhere ?

[larkin]

My husband has recently been put onto warfarin as anticoagulation treatment following DVT.
Does anyone know where I can get any info of foods he should avoid (ie those high in Vitamin K). Googled a bit but got american sites with not much comprehensible info.
Thanks in anticipation.
x

[LazyGun]

Nutrition Facts
The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin K is 65 micrograms (mcg) for women and 80 mcg for men. Some of the vitamin K the body uses is produced by bacteria in the digestive tract, but most comes from food. With proper food selection, a vitamin K-regulated diet can be varied and adequate in all nutrients.

Special Considerations
While taking anticoagulant medications, it is not necessary to avoid vitamin K-containing foods altogether. Just keep consumption of vitamin K fairly consistent, rather than consuming a lot one day and very little the next. This will allow the medication to work and keep blood clotting function consistent. Regular blood tests to monitor blood clotting time for potential dangerous fluctuations is important. Keeping a food diary can be very helpful in monitoring the potential interaction between diet and medication. If the P.T. becomes too low, check with the physician and keep a record of your own food intake. It may be you are eating too many vitamin K-containing foods.

Which foods are rich in vitamin K?

* leafy green vegetables
* liver
* pork
* dairy products, like milk and yogurt

[louisse]

you must avoid brockley as that thins the blood mt mum is on warfrin hope this helps a very litttle is ok best to avoid it though

[bricro]

Try Google again and tick the UK button. Type in:-

"Which foods contain Vitamin K "

The leaflet with Warfarin warns against Cranberry Juice.

Chemists have some very useful leaflets.

Good Luck.

[dominocat]

Eatting a regular diet is more important that avoiding things. Alcholol needs to be kept to a minimum and lots of health foods/tablets interact so avoid those, also grapefruit and cranberry should be avoided. Best thing to do is to talk to your anticoagulation specialist nurse who will advise you