Tag: vitamin K
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Warfarin and its Interaction with Food
Warfarin is a substance with potent anticoagulant activity. It is used to treat or prevent thromboembolic events by inhibiting blood clotting. Patients taking warfarin are at risk of interactions with dietary supplements, however 30% of patients use herbal or natural product supplements on a regular basis. There is a potential interaction between warfarin and a…
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Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a highly nutritious fruit. It is high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help fight oxidative stress that can cause diseases in the body. It is also a strong alkaline fruit that helps stabilize the body’s pH and maintain the smooth functioning of the body. Pomegranate and pomegranate juice, if consumed in moderation, may…
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Vitamin Toxicity Dosage
Usually, excessive intake of vitamins is done from vitamin supplements and not from food and can lead to health complications. The toxicity of most known vitamins when they accumulate in the body is mentioned below. Vitamin A Vitamin A (retinol) toxicity can be acute or chronic. Acute toxicity can be caused by accidental ingestion of…
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Figs
Fresh or dried figs contain many nutrients such as carbohydrates, a small amount of protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and K, vitamins B1 and B2. They are rich in fiber and antioxidants. The antioxidant compounds they contain are phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carotenoids and vitamin E. They have about 37 calories per 50-gram fig, of…
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Avocado
Avocado is a fruit with high nutritional value and several health benefits. 100 grams of avocado have 8.5 grams of carbohydrates (7 grams of fiber and only 0.5 grams of sugars, 2 grams of protein and almost 15 grams of fat (about 10 monounsaturated, 2.5 saturated and 2 polyunsaturated), it is a fruit with a…
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3 categories of foods with vitamin K for the effectiveness of anticoagulant drugs
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for modifying proteins required for blood clotting, supports the maintenance of normal bone condition and reduces the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. Patients with serious heart problems such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, who have suffered a myocardial infarction or stroke or…
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Lettuce
Raw lettuce consists of 96% water, 3% carbohydrates and contains a negligible amount of protein. 100 gr. of lettuce (2.5 cups of 250 ml/cup) has only 12 – 14 calories and this is the main reason that makes it an ideal food for weight control or for slimming diets. It also increases the feeling of…
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Almonds
Almonds are high on the list of the top nuts for their nutritional value. Almonds contain plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle growth and recovery. They offer great help to vegetarians and vegans as they can be an excellent choice for meeting their daily protein needs. They also contain fat mainly in the form…
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