7 Foods That Thin Your Blood and Cause Chronic Heart Disease

The Bottom Line

Foods such as garlic, leafy greens, cranberries, and grapefruit can fit into a healthy diet, but they may interact with certain blood-thinning medications.

The safest approach is not to avoid every food on the list. Instead, keep your diet consistent, be careful with concentrated supplements, and tell your doctor or pharmacist about any major changes.

That is far safer than relying on foods that supposedly “thin the blood” or prevent heart disease on their own.

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1. Foods high in vitamin K
2. Common supplement and medication interactions
3. Heart-healthy eating habits
4. Warning signs of unusual bleeding
5. Questions to ask before taking supplements