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Coumadin Book

This indispensable book includes:

• A primer on WHAT a Mediterranean-style diet is and WHY it's great for you
• 95+ delicious Coumadin safe recipes
• Information about managing your diet on Coumadin
• Ingredient and cooking tips throughout the book
• Complete Nutrition Facts, including Vitamin K content, for each recipe

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Note: This is a revised and updated version of Dr. Harlan's The Dr. Gourmet Diet for Coumadin Users. These are the same recipes with updated Nutrition Information, with the addition of information on a Mediterranean-style diet.

How Much Vitamin K is in...?

Find out the exact amount of Vitamin K (in micrograms) of almost a thousand common foods! Listed both alphabetically and then in order of the amount of Vitamin K in the food, this list will help you know exactly how much Vitamin K you're eating. Just $4.95 for the eBook (PDF) or $12.95 for the paperback. Get your copy now!

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Please note that the Ask Dr. Gourmet feature is restricted to questions regarding food and nutrition. Due to the many questions we receive, not all questions may be answered. For more specific questions about your individual health, please contact your doctor. About Timothy S. Harlan, MD, FACP, CCMS | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy


 
 

Ask Dr. Gourmet

Is the Atkins diet safe for Coumadin users?

Is the Atkins diet safe in general and if so, is it safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users?

Dr. Gourmet Says....

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The research now shows that the Atkins diet is safe. Multiple research studies looking at a variety of low-carbohydrate diets show this. That said, the research also shows that it is not the best way to eat and the Mediterranean style diet is the winner when it comes to being a healthy choice that folks can follow and live with on a long-term basis.

The Atkins diet may or may not be safe for those on Coumadin® (warfarin). It's possible that the lower amount of carbohydrates could change the intestinal bacteria that do have an impact on Vitamin K levels. If you are planning on this type of diet, talk with your physician so that you can monitor your INR levels carefully.

Thanks for writing,

Timothy S. Harlan, MD, FACP, CCMS
Dr. Gourmet

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