Blood Clots: Symptoms, DVT Risks, and Dissolving Treatments

Blood clots in the legs or brain pose significant health risks, including DVT. Dietary choices, specific exercises, and medications like Warfarin play a vital role in preventing and dissolving dangerous clots.

Can Certain Foods Prevent Blood Clots?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Manuel Attard

In order to reduce the risk of thrombosis, or internal blood clots, individuals should follow a diet that is low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and rich in fruits and vegetables. Some specific foods have blood-thinning properties, thus helping to prevent the formation of blood clots.

Manuel Attard has been writing professionally since 2009 and has written nutrition articles for the Malta Exercise, Health and Fitness Association. He is a Registered Nutritionist (U.K.) and a CYQ qualified fitness instructor. Attard has an honors Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from the University of Malta and a Master of Science in human nutrition from the University of Glasgow.