I have a blood clot in brain so is it okay to eat ladyfinger

Harshal

3 months ago

I have a blood clot in brain so is it okay to eat ladyfinger

Happy Tummy Expert

3 months ago

Dear Harshal, Thank you for the quetsion

Blood clot in the brain is known as Cerebral thrombosis. Cerebral thrombosis/ Cerebral venous thrombosis can present with variable signs and symptoms that include a headache, benign intracranial hypertension, subarachnoid hemorrhage, focal neurological deficit, seizures, unexplained altered sensorium, and meningoencephalitis.

We Request you to kindly contact your health care professional or a neurologist for further diagnosis, assistance and management.

Ladies finger contain certain important bioactive components. The phytochemicals present in ladies finger/okra have been studied for their potential therapeutic activities on various chronic diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular, and digestive diseases, as well as the antifatigue effect, liver detoxification and antibacterial, activities etc. However, as according to research, Ladies finger seeds contain good amount of Vitamin K that help in blood clotting for apparent healthy individuals, hence individuals with thrombosis and on medications that anticoagulants must be careful to avoid or consume in less amounts.

We Request you to kindly contact your health care professional forunderstanding and management.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

Harshal

2 months ago

So can you please tell me what foods should I avoid ??

Happy Tummy Expert

2 months ago

Dear Harshal

Foods rich in Vitamin K should be avoided/consumed in minimum amounts if you have a blood clot and/or are consuming relevant medications for blood clots. Vitamin K, is a Fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver, body tissues and bones. The main function of Vitamin K is coagulation of blood which helps in clotting of the blood. Vitamin K is also known as clotting vitamin.

Here are few vitamin K rich sources that should be avoided/consumed in minimum quantity.

Green Leafy Vegetables (cooked & raw)- Palak (spinach), Methi leaves (Fenugreek leaves), Shepu, mustard greens, Kale, Lettuce, Parsley, Spring onion.
Vegetables such as Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Red cabbage, Brussels sprouts
Meat And Meat Products such as Chicken liver, Beef liver, Egg yolk, Cheese.
Other Foods-Kiwi, Figs, Prunes, Avocado, Soya beans.