Coumadin (warfarin) Frequently Asked Questions
Foods and Coumadin (warfarin)
How much Vitamin K is in apricots?
How much Vitamin K is in the seaweed
used to wrap sushi?
How much Vitamin K is in pomegranates?
How much Vitamin K is in Mrs.
Dash?
How much vitamin K is in mung beans?
How much Vitamin K is in rhubarb?
How much Vitamin K is in green,
red, yellow and orange peppers?
How much Vitamin K is in Fresca,
Sprite, or other sodas?
How much Vitamin K is in edamame?
How much Vitamin K does flaxseed
oil have in it?
I can't have broccoli or cauliflower because of its high Vitamin K levels - why
is it in your recipes?
Does salt increase INR levels?
If I'm on Coumadin, can I use Green
Tea for weight loss?
Is Mona Vie (acai juice) safe
with Coumadin?
Can those on Coumadin (warfarin) eat eggs
or Eggbeaters?
Can I cook with parsley while on Coumadin?
Are peanuts affecting my Coumadin?
Should you avoid cranberry
juice on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Are there foods that interact
with Coumadin even though they are low
in Vitamin K?
Does freezing "kill" the Vitamin K in foods?
Can a person on Coumadin (warfarin) eat black
eyed peas?
Can foods low in Vitamin K still affect my INR levels?
Why should people on Coumadin avoid
your Eggs Benedict recipe?
Is there a list of Vitamin K in
foods?
Does alcohol interact with Coumadin?
Should I avoid caffeinated
coffee on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does cooking or pickling reduce the amount of Vitamin K in cabbage?
Should I avoid lettuce while
on Coumadin?
Is there a Vitamin K difference between
hot-house and home-grown tomatoes?
Does papaya have a blood-thinning
effect?
I've heard that apple cider will help you lose weight. Will
apple cider interact with the warfarin I'm on?
Does soy interrupt the effectiveness of
Coumadin?
I'm on warfarin and my levels fluctuate heavily. Is it because I
eat green apples?
Why do Vitamin K levels vary in
the same foods?
Is it okay to cook with garlic
while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Specific Conditions, Weight, and Coumadin (warfarin)
I have burning mouth syndrome. Will Vitamin
B help?
If I'm on Coumadin, can I use Green
Tea for weight loss?
How many micrograms of Vitamin
K can I have in one day?
Are there supplements you can take to help reduce your dose of Coumadin®?
Can you wean down your dose of Coumadin®?
Does Coumadin cause fatigue?
How can I manage my Vitamin K intake on the Jenny
Craig diet plan?
Does Coumadin (warfarin) cause
weight gain?
Does Coumadin (warfarin) affect
your metabolism and cause weight gain?
Is there a low-sodium diet
plan for those on Coumadin®?
Resources for renal/diabetic patients
on Coumadin?
My husband has gout, GERD, and is on Coumadin. What
can I cook for
him?
Is this gum pain related
to taking Coumadin?
I have heart disease and I'm on Coumadin. "Just tell me what to eat!"
I am a diabetic on Coumadin.
Can you help me with diet?
My husband is a diabetic on
Coumadin. How can I help him eat healthy?
Specific Medications
Does Coumadin interact with Neurontin?
Should I worry about interactions between Coumadin,
Pepcid, and Protonix?
Does Extra-Strength Tylenol interfere
with Coumadin?
Will taking Tylenol or Advil affect
my INR levels?
What should my Coumadin-taking husband use
for pain?
Is there an interaction between warfarin
and Iodoral?
Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Preparations
Will Vitamin B have an effect on my INRs?
What effect does taking saw
palmetto have on Coumadin levels?
If I'm on Coumadin, can I use Green
Tea for weight loss?
What about Coumadin and Golgi
or Noni juice?
Is Mona Vie (acai juice)
safe with Coumadin?
Why can't I have grapefruit?
Can I take Chromium Picolinate while I'm taking Coumadin?
Do Goji Berries interact with Coumadin (warfarin)?
What about herbal teas and Coumadin?
Can I take Fenugreek with my other
medications?
Can I use these nutritional
supplements while on Coumadin?
How can my friend control her Vitamin K intake and increase
her iron intake?
Are there supplements you can take to
help reduce your dose of Coumadin®?
Does papaya have a blood-thinning
effect?
I've heard that apple cider will help you lose weight. Will
apple cider interact with the warfarin I'm on?
Menus for Coumadin (warfarin)
Could you post a recipe
guide for people on Coumadin® (warfarin)?
Is there any cost involved in eatTHISdiet or the Dr. Gourmet website?
Can you suggest specific menus for those on warfarin?
Isn't there a specific diet my mother should be following to make sure that her
Coumadin is working correctly?
My husband has gout, GERD, and is on Coumadin. What
can I cook for him?
My husband is a diabetic on Coumadin.
How can I help him eat healthy?
eatTHISdiet for Coumadin Users
On Coumadin? This meal plan was created to keep your Vitamin K intake low and stable. Doctor-recommended! eatTHISdiet for Coumadin Users
This version of eatTHISdiet works just like the Original and Comfort Food Diet plans, but the menu has been planned to keep your intake of Vitamin K stable.
What foods can I eat?
The lists of foods below will give you more information on the Vitamin K levels in various foods. Print them out and use them as a handy guide to what you can eat!
Brief : A short list
of commonly-used foods with their relative Vitamin K
levels (Low, Medium, High)
Medium : A much longer
list of foods, with their relative Vitamin K
levels (Low, Medium, High)
Extensive : The same longer
list as the Medium document, but with exact
levels of Vitamin K in mcgs.
These documents are in PDF Format.
Download Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
News Bites
How well is Vitamin K absorbed? 8/22/06
American Ginseng Can Reduce the Effects of Warfarin 5/9/06
