Some bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, are hereditary; others develop as a result of nutritional deficiencies, taking aspirin and other medications that suppress clotting, and as the consequence of certain diseases, including some cancers. Most of these bleeding disorders stem from some type of thiombocytopenia, the medical term for a reduced number of platelets, the […]
EAT PLENTY OF
• Spinach, broccoli and other leafy greens, and organ meats.
• Lean meat, poultry, seafood, and other foods high in iron and vitamin B12.
• Citrus and other fresh fruits and vegetables for vitamin C.
LIMIT
• Supplemental sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
AVOID
• Alcohol, aspirin, and other drugs that suppress blood platelets and clotting.
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Bleeding disorders due to nutritional deficiencies are uncommon in North America, but they do occur. For example, vitamin K—necessary for the blood to clot normally—is made by bacteria in the human intestinal tract; it is also found in green peas, broccoli, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, brussels sprouts, and organ meats. Sometirrfes prolonged antibiotic […]