My mother takes Coumadin to decrease her risk for heart disease. Does this mean she should avoid foods that contain vitamin K?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: No. Although it is important for people taking this drug to pay attention to their vitamin K intake, they should not completely avoid vitamin K-containing foods unless specifically instructed to do so by their physician. Instead, it is generally recommended that they limit intake of foods high in vitamin K (>200% DV) to 1 serving/day and keep vitamin K intake relatively consistent on a day-to-day basis.
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