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Does eating salt have an affect on blood thinners?

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No: Salt will not affect the action of medications that prevent clotting. If you are taking Coumadin there are numerous foods and medications that interact with it, and you should be aware of those. Here is a link to a helpful article. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombophlebitis/expert-answers/warfarin/faq-20058443

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Answered 7/20/2017

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