Berry Nutrition: Health Benefits, Risks & Selection Tips

Berries like goji and blueberries are nutritional powerhouses, but they can interact with blood thinners or impact pregnancy. Learn to differentiate between wolfberries and goji berries, and find tips for washing and defrosting frozen fruit.

Blueberries and Blood Thinners

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

If you have blood vessel or heart disease, or if your blood flow is poor, your doctor may recommend you take blood thinners. When prescribed new medication, it is important to talk to your doctor about possible food interactions with the medication.