Coumadin (warfarin) Frequently Asked Questions
How much Vitamin K is in....
How much Vitamin K is in acai berries?
How much Vitamin K is in almonds?
How much Vitamin K is in almond milk?
How much Vitamin K is in apricots?
How much Vitamin K is in aronia juice or acerola juice?
How much Vitamin K is in avocados?
How much Vitamin K is in roasted or pickled beets?
How much Vitamin K is in blueberries?
Is there more Vitamin K in raw blueberries than cooked blueberries?
How much Vitamin K is in cherry tomatoes?
How much Vitamin K is in edamame (soybeans)?
How much Vitamin K is in eggs?
How much Vitamin K is in flaxseed
oil?
How much Vitamin K is in Fresca,
Sprite, or other sodas?
How much Vitamin K is in green,
red, yellow and orange peppers?
How much Vitamin K is in green
pickled tomatoes?
How much Vitamin K is in iceberg
lettuce?
How much Vitamin K is in jalapeno peppers?
How much Vitamin K is in kiwi
fruit?
How much Vitamin K is in liver?
How much Vitamin K is in Mrs.
Dash?
How much Vitamin K is in mung beans?
How much Vitamin K is in my salad?
How much Vitamin K is in nori, the seaweed
used to wrap sushi?
How much Vitamin K is in green,
red, yellow and orange peppers?
How much Vitamin K is in paprika,
chili powder, salsa, cinnamon, and nutmeg?
How much Vitamin K is in pomegranates?
How much Vitamin K is in quinoa?
How much Vitamin K is in raspberries?
How much Vitamin K is in rhubarb?
How much Vitamin K is in Spring Mix salad mix?
How much Vitamin K is in stevia?
How much Vitamin K is in V8 Juice?
How much Vitamin K is in yellow and green zucchini?
How much Vitamin K is in zucchini?
Do I need to peel zucchini?
Why do lists of foods containing Vitamin
K list foods cooked with salt and again without salt?
Thanks for your lists of foods containing Vitamin K!
What daily allowance of Vitamin
K will not affect the Coumadin (warfarin) I
take?
How can I calculate the amount of
Vitamin K in foods?
Which is more important: the amount
of Vitamin K in your diet or whether it is
consistent?
Foods and Coumadin (warfarin)
Alcohol
Will non-alcoholic beer affect
your Coumadin dose?
Does alcohol interact with Coumadin?
Coffee / Tea
Can I drink coffee while
on Coumadin (warfarin), or should I switch to tea?
Should I avoid caffeinated coffee on
Coumadin (warfarin)?
Is regular tea, iced or hot, contraindicated
while taking Coumadin?
Garlic
Will eating garlic and
ginger in a stir-fry affect my Coumadin (warfarin)?
Is it okay to cook with garlic while
on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does eating garlic counteract eating
high amounts of Vitamin K?
Is it okay to cook with garlic
while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Will eating garlic affect my
Coumadin (warfarin) or make me bleed?
Vinegar
Is it safe for me to take apple cider
vinegar to help me lose weight while I am on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Will apple cider vinegar help
my acid reflux while I am on Coumadin (warfarin)?
I’ve heard that apple cider will help you lose weight. Will
apple cider interact with the warfarin I’m on?
Will apple cider vinegar help
my acid reflux while I am on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Frozen / Convenience Foods
What does avoiding eating
frozen foods have to do with being on Coumadin?
How much parsley is in pizza
sauce?
Is Lean Cuisine Coumadin
safe?
Fruits / Juices
Are juicers a good idea
for those on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Can you eat green pickled
tomatoes if you are on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does grapefruit really interact
with medications? (See also….)
Should you avoid cranberry
juice on Coumadin (warfarin)? Updated
information!
Is there a Vitamin K difference between
hot-house and home-grown tomatoes?
Does papaya have a blood-thinning
effect?
Other Food Questions
Is it ok to eat tuna and salmon
sashimi when you are on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Where does all the sodium
come from in your Hummus recipe for Coumadin patients?
Should Coumadin (warfarin) users avoid MSG?
Does chocolate interact with Coumadin (warfarin)?
Is my husband’s Coumadin dosage stable because he eats a big salad every
day?
Thanks for your lists of foods containing Vitamin K!
I am on Coumadin. Can I eat these
foods from Starbuck’s or these vegetarian
items?
Are almonds a good snack for those on Coumadin?
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?
Can those on Coumadin (warfarin) eat eggs
or Eggbeaters?
Can I cook with parsley while on Coumadin?
Are peanuts affecting my Coumadin?
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 cooking or pickling reduce the amount of Vitamin K in cabbage?
Should I avoid lettuce while
on Coumadin?
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?
Should I peel zucchini?
Specific Conditions, Weight, and Coumadin (warfarin)
Is HCG [human chorionic gonadotropin] safe
for those on Coumadin (warfarin)?
How to eat for thyroid, cholesterol and Coumadin?
I need menus for my father who is diabetic and on Coumadin (warfarin).
Will apple cider vinegar help my acid reflux while I am on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Is it safe to take Acai Advance with Coumadin (warfarin)?
How can my husband lose the
weight he’s gained since starting Coumadin (warfarin)?
Can you still smoke while taking Coumadin (warfarin)?
What can you eat if you have gout
and diabetes and are on 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 Medication Interactions
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
Note: Dr. Harlan recommends that you avoid all supplements and herbal
preparations while taking Coumadin (warfarin). Discuss any and all medications,
vitamins, supplements or herbal preparations that you may be taking,
or may be considering taking, with your own physician prior to taking
them while you are on Coumadin (warfarin).
Is HCG [human chorionic gonadotropin] safe for those on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Can I use probiotics like
Align if I am on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Can I take Resveratrol with Coumadin (warfarin)?
What
is PGX,
PolyGlycopleX, or Miracle Noodles and are they safe for me to take while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Should Coumadin (warfarin) users avoid MSG?
Will apple cider vinegar help my acid reflux while I am on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Is it okay to cook with garlic while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Is it safe to take Acai Advance with
Coumadin (warfarin)?
Will drinking aloe vera juice interact with Coumadin (warfarin)?
Will Resveratrol interact with Coumadin (warfarin)?
How will these herbs affect my Coumadin and INR?
Do you have suggestions for eating
healthy on Coumadin – for a busy lifestyle?
Are freeze dried acai berries and
changa mushroom powder OK with Coumadin?
Can I substitute
Resveratrol for my daily dose of Coumadin
(warfarin)?
Can I take acai
berry with Coumadin?
Is there a multivitamin
without Vitamin K?
Can I take Dr.
Sears ZONE – Metabolic Digestive Support with my Coumadin (warfarin)?
Are Aronia
berries (chokeberries) safe with Coumadin?
Does eating garlic counteract eating high amounts of Vitamin K?
Can a Coumadin user have wheatgrass juice?
Should I avoid iron if I am on Coumadin?
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 and Recipes for Coumadin (warfarin) users
How to eat for thyroid,
cholesterol and Coumadin?
Should Coumadin (warfarin) users avoid MSG?
I need menus for my father who is diabetic and on Coumadin (warfarin).
Can I substitute white onion
for green onion to make a recipe Coumadin
safe?
Which of your recipes can I make
ahead and freeze for later use?
Can I substitute canned
tomatoes for fresh on the Coumadin (warfarin)
diet?
How can I make the Potato
and Three Onion Gratin recipe safe for Coumadin
users?
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?
After Coumadin (warfarin)
How should I eat after a six
month treatment with Coumadin (warfarin) is finished?
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How Much Vitamin K is in....?
There’s an easy way to find out about the nutrition content of any food. Just use the USDA National Nutrient Database. By entering an ingredient and following the steps this website will report the complete nutritional values of any ingredient and many prepared foods. The Vitamin K content is the last listing at the bottom of the Vitamins section. If it is not there,the food or ingredient that you searched on doesn’t contain enough Vitamin K to be reported.
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.
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