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2. Anticoagulant - Wikipedia

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   An anticoagulant, commonly known as a blood thinner, is a chemical substance that prevents or reduces the coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. [1] Some occur naturally in blood-eating animals, such as leeches and mosquitoes, which help keep the bite area unclotted long enough for the animal to obtain blood.

3. Vitamin K antagonist - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin K is required for the proper production of certain proteins involved in the blood clotting process. For example, it is needed to carboxylate specific glutamic acid residues on prothrombin. Without these residues carboxylated, the protein will not form the appropriate conformation of thrombin, which is needed to produce the fibrin ...

4. This Is The Healthiest Vegetable In The World, According To ...

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   He also notes that watercress' high vitamin K content can interact with certain medications, especially blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin). "Vitamin K plays a vital role in blood clotting, so ...

5. Warfarin - Wikipedia

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   Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism; [9] prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation and/or cardiac valve replacement; [9] and reduction in the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction, and thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic embolization after ...

6. Is arugula healthier raw or cooked? The leafy green can help ...

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   22 micrograms vitamin K (18% daily value) Health benefits of eating arugula A one-cup serving of arugula is low in calories and other nutrients, but it does have substantial amounts of vitamin K.

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