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Category: Herbs and natural remedies

  • Natural supplements, herbs, vitamins and food: do any prevent venous thromboembolism?

    Patients not infrequently inquire about the benefit of “natural blood thinners”. Clot Connect has written a document for patients – available here  – discussing the various herbs and dietary supplements that are often called “natural blood thinners”. The blog post discusses many items including garlic, gingko, chocolate, fish oil, vitamin D, vitamin E, etc. The…

  • Nattokinase

    Your patient may inquire whether he/she can take Nattokinase instead of staying on warfarin to prevent future venous thromboembolism; or what you think about the effectiveness of Nattokianse in preventing a first or recurrent DVT or PE.