Variation in the vitamin K content of your diet may affect the way warfarin (Marevan, Coumadin) works. It is not necessary to avoid food rich in vitamin K but you should keep to a consistent vitamin K diet adjusting your warfarin dose. Just maintain your diet and avoid making drastic changes.
FOOD
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VITAMIN K
CONTENT
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LOW
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MODERATE
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HIGH
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BEVERAGES
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coffee
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green tea
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cola
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herbal tea
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fruit juice
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Chrysanthemum tea
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milk
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CEREALS AND GRAIN PRODUCTS
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bread
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cereals
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pasta
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rice
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DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS
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butter
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margarine
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cheese
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egg
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OIL AND DRESSINGS
(to limit to not more than 3 tablespoons a
day )
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corn oil
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olive oil
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peanut oil
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mayonnaise
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sesame oil
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salad dressing
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sunflower oil
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soybean oil
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MEAT
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beef
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chicken
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pork
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seafood
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VEGETABLES
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carrot
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asparagus
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broccoli
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dark green, leafy vegetables are generally rich in
vitamin K
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cauliflower
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cabbage
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brussel sprouts
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corn
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celery
|
dou miao
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cucumber
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lentils
|
kailan
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garlic
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Lettuce (butterhead, romaine, cos)
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parsley
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Iceberg lettuce
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seaweed
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mushroom
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spinach
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onion
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spring onion
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pumpkin
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watercress
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potato
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snap beans
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sweet potato
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turnip
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tomato
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FRUITS
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apple
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avocado
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removal of fruit peels reduce vitamin K content
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banana
|
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grapes
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mango
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orange
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pear
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plum
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strawberry
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watermelon
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DESSERTS AND SNACKS
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cake
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pistachio nut
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chocolate
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honey
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ice-cream
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jam
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peanut
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yoghurt
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Some foods and dietary supplements which may interfere
with warfarin
by other mechanisms: Liver, Papaya,
Soymilk, Tofu :take consistent amounts and avoid large quantities
Avoid the
following: Cranberries, Grapefruit, Herbal and Traditional medicines (eg ginseng, dang gui,
danshen, cordyceps ). Supplements e.g. coenzyme Q10, ginko biloba, omega fish
oils, garlic, ginger supplements; weight
loss teas, body building protein supplements
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