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I love kale! but i fear eating too much will cause a blood clot. i am 25 years of age with no reported blood clotting issues. can i still eat kale?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No worries: Kale is rich in vitamin K, but unless you have clotting disorders or taking blood thinners, should not cause by itself clotting.

Answered 5/1/2015

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A member asked:

I love kale! but i fear eating too much will cause a blood clot. i am 25 years of age with no reported blood clotting issues. can i still eat kale?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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