How to Prevent Blood Clots With Vitamin E

There is evidence that vitamin E helps thin blood, which can help to prevent or delay coronary heart disease and blood clots which could lead to heart attack or venous thromboembolism. If you find out you have blood clots you can easily increase your intake of vitamin E by taking supplements and eating foods that are heavy in vitamin E. It's important to also exercise and avoid stress when you've had experience with blood clots. If problems with your heart or other conditions continue, you must see your doctor for appropriate solutions.

Things You'll Need

• Hand sanitizer
• Liquid vitamin E supplement

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Instructions

• 1

  Use a hand sanitizer that contains vitamin E every day when cleaning your hands. The hand sanitizer will absorb into your pores to help prevent clots near areas of your hands and arms. Use only an appropriate amount, such as two or three squirts of the sanitizer a day.

• 2

  Maintain a diet that includes foods that are heavy with vitamin E. For example, you should eat more almonds, corn, peanuts, sunflower seeds, walnuts and any food containing wheat germ. Some foods like broccoli, spinach and asparagus are good for vitamin E but they also contain vitamin K, which can increase clotting.

• 3

  Take vitamin E supplements in liquid form rather than pills for the best results. Start by taking 8 mg of vitamin E every morning when you wake up. Wash down the liquid supplement with water.

• 4

  Increase the amount of vitamin E you're taking each day if your blood continues clotting. For example, if you're taking 8 mg supplements each day you should increase it to 10 mg, and continue eating vitamin E-heavy foods.

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  Consult a doctor if blood clotting continues or your blood is abnormally thick. There may underlying medical problems such as cystic fibrosis, intestinal disease, liver disease or an overactive thyroid that may require more medication than taking vitamin E daily.