Question 1

my blood is super thin. when i get the smallest scrape, it bleeds like crazy! what foods naturally thicken my blood, & are there foods i should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Get a consultation: Coagulation is a very complex process. There are numerous causes of bleeding. You need to see a hematologist for an evaluation.

Question 2

blood type a+ food list?

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??: What does that mean?  There is no such thing as specific foods for certain blood types. If you have some chronic disease or take a medication, there may be restrictions on foods but not simply for having a specific blood type.

Question 3

fatty foods thicken the blood?

Accepted Answer

No: Your blood maintains a constant viscosity ("thickness") regardless of what you eat - but fatty food increase your blood triglycerides and possibly cholesterol which are risk factors for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

Question 4

does k2 thicken blood?

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Not exactly: It usually increases heart rate and blood pressure and this can cause flow problems (like stroke / heart attack), not from actual "thickening" of the blood. Erol ; nida ( http://www.Drugabuse.Gov/publications/drugfacts/spice-synthetic-marijuana ) among other websites have more information on these substances.

Question 5

what causes our blood to thicken?

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There are: Multiple factors in the blood that are called coagulants and clotting factors that cause the blood to thicken and clot their preventing excessive bleeding

Question 6

which type of foods help provide blood to the body?

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Healthy diet: If you're a strict vegetarian, you'll need B12 supplements. About half the world is iron-deficient, often because of lack of dietary iron. A general, sensible balanced diet will help you maintain what you need; your physician is the one to ask about supplements.

Question 7

what kind of foods/drinks are good for high blood? something that will calm or lower.

Accepted Answer

DASH diet: One diet specifically created to lower blood pressure is the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet.  In research studies, people who were on the DASH diet had lowered their blood pressure within 2 weeks.

The DASH diet emphasis vegetables, fruits, low fat diet. It has moderate amounts of nuts, fish, poulty, and whole grains. It is low is salt, sugar, red meat, and trans fats.

Question 8

what foods can slow blood thinning?

Accepted Answer

Leafy greens: Dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, collard greens, mustard greens, chard, cabbage), asparagus, prunes, pickles, brussels sprouts, scallions and herbs are among the most problematic of foods (i.e., foods with lots of vitamin k which can slow the effects of blood thinners like coumadin (warfarin).).

Question 9

what foods put oxygen in your blood?

Accepted Answer

Air mainly: Main source of oxygen is air.

Question 10

what food is good to increase blood volume?

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Our: Bodies are an amazing system of developed cells that have specialized to perform in unison for life preservation. That said the vascular system will know when to increase or decrease intravascular volume for benefit of the whole organism. Now, if your talking about red blood cells, you only need supplements if deficient.

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