Coumadin and Food Interactions
Blood Thinners and Vitamin K
Coumadin or warfarin are anticoagulant medicines that thin the blood to prevent the formation of blood clots. With anticoagulants, a consistent intake of vitamin K is needed. Large changes in vitamin K intake may affect the way your Coumadin works. If you eat few foods rich in vitamin K, don’t begin eating large amounts. If you eat many foods rich in vitamin K, don’t stop suddenly. In other words, it is best to stay on your same general diet while taking this medication.
What does vitamin K do?
▪ Major role of vitamin K is blood clotting.
How much vitamin K does my body need?
▪ 60-80 mcg/day
▪ Average intake is 300-500mcg/day because it is found in so many foods
Which foods contain adequate amounts of vitamin K?
|Food Group |Food Source |
|Vegetables |Spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, chick peas, |
| |kale, cabbage, turnip greens, seaweed*, lentils, asparagus, |
| |avocado, green scallion, lettuce, mustard greens, parsley |
|Fruit |None |
|Meat |Beef liver, chicken liver, pork liver |
|Dairy Products |Cheddar cheese |
|Grains |Oats, whole wheat flour |
|Fats and substitutes |Soybean oil, canola oil, olive oil, mayonnaise, margarine, |
| |Olestra |
|Beverages |Green tea |
*Caution: 3.5 oz seaweed contains 1700mcg so avoid the “occasional” seaweed salad or sushi buffet while on this medication.
Should I avoid foods with a lot of Vitamin K?
▪ No, just keep your diet consistent
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