After surgery, the blood has a tendency to clot. Likewise strokes and arrhythmias increase the risks of blood clotting. This is why standard post surgical stroke and heart disease protocols include blood thinners. Heparin, Warfarin or one of the more newfangled anticoagulants like Xarelto or Plavix. However, this class of drugs has a well deserved reputation for toxicity, side effects and even death. Physicians and pharmacists know that anticoagulant drugs are the most common cause of adverse drug reactions.
One way to mitigate the likelihood of anticoagulant toxicity is to take smaller doses, and that’s just what you’ll be able to do to include some simple nutritional strategies in your medication regimen. Not only that, but improving blood flow with nutrition will also provide detoxification, anti-aging and overall wellness benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin A can help reduce blood thickness. So can fucoidan, a component of seaweed, that’s available as a nutritional supplement, and glucosamine, well known for its anti-arthritis properties, also has anticoagulant effects. Even plain water, maybe a gallon a day, can have significant blood thinning benefits that can help you lower your blood thinner dose, reduce the risk of toxicity and help improve health and longevity.
