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Coumadin® and You : The Art of Eating

Usually for most, the decision of what to eat can often be the easiest decision. For a patient on Coumadin® this simple decision is not so easy. There are many things to consider since any sudden changes in your diet, such as crash dieting, may affect warfarin's action.

In particular, the amount of vitamin K in your diet will alter the effect of warfarin, because it is used by your liver to manufacture clotting proteins. For example, during the summer months many people increase their intake of vegetables high in vitamin K (see list below), which increases the amount of warfarin required to maintain adequate blood thinning. Read More

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Risk

Sticking to a Mediterranean diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats, lowers levels of inflammation in the elderly, as reflected by lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), research shows. Read More

Genetics Determine Coffee’s Effect on Heart Health

Caffeine may escalate the risk of heart attacks in some coffee drinkers, but lower the risk in others, based on the presence of genes that govern whether the body processes the stimulant slowly or quickly. Read More

Potatoes Linked to Diabetes Risk

Eating potatoes is associated with an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a prospective study reported in the February issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read More

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