Can you eat Sauerkraut while taking Warfarin?

Answer 1

The recommendation is to eat a balanced diet from day to day. Eating foods high in Vit K, like sauerkraut, can increase the effect of Warfarin, thus causing an increase in bleeding which could potentially cause hemorrhage. Common places of hemorrhage that could be lethal are in your brain and stomach.

The above statement is false, and needs to be removed! Foods high in vitamin K, like sauerkraut, can REDUCE the effect of Warfarin, thus increasing the risk of blood clots and a lower INR. Very few foods INCREASE the effect of Warfarin. Anyone on Warfarin (I have been for years) needs to be aware that the answer above is completely false! Foods high in vitamin K will reduce the effect of Warfarin!

Answer 2

Large amounts of cabbage can decrease the beneficial effect of warfarin.

Answer 3

can you eat onions while taking coumadin?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

yes