8 Fruits That May Support Healthy Circulation
A headline like “fruits that manage blood clots” can be misleading. No fruit can safely dissolve or prevent a dangerous blood clot on its own. Fruits can, however, be part of a heart-healthy eating pattern that supports cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association recommends eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables as part of such a diet.
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Good choices include:
Berries — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries provide fiber and antioxidant-rich plant compounds.
Oranges and other citrus fruits — provide vitamin C, potassium and other beneficial nutrients.
Apples — a convenient source of fiber and polyphenols.
Pears — particularly useful as a fiber-rich whole fruit.
Kiwi — provides vitamin C, fiber and potassium.
Pomegranate — contains numerous polyphenolic compounds, although it should not be considered a substitute for anticoagulant treatment.
Avocado — botanically a fruit and a source of unsaturated fat, fiber and potassium.
Grapes — provide polyphenols and can fit into a heart-healthy diet.
Important if you take a blood thinner
Don’t deliberately eat large amounts of a particular fruit to “thin your blood.” Food can interact with anticoagulant medicines. For example, grapefruit and cranberry products can interact with warfarin, and sudden changes in vitamin-K intake can alter warfarin’s effectiveness.
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If you’re taking warfarin, consistency in your diet is particularly important rather than eliminating healthy foods altogether.
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Bottom line: Think of fruit as part of an overall heart-healthy diet—not as a natural blood thinner. A diagnosed blood clot requires medical treatment, and prescribed anticoagulants should never be replaced with foods or supplements.
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