~patches~ wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
> <snip>
>> I assume he'll be on medication? There will be things he isn't
>> supposed to eat which may interact with the medication. One would
>> think broccoli and spinach would be a good, healthy choice but my
>> mom was on Kumadin and couldn't eat broccoli or spinach. She's now
>> off Kumadin and can eat those beloved foods again. Talk with the
>> doctor. He should know as well as the
>
> Jill thanks for posting about the blood thinning. I'm not on Kumadin
> but am currently on high dosage MSM (methylsulfonymethane) for at
> least
> a couple of months. MSM has blood thinning qualities. I love
> broccoli & spinach so eat both several times a week. I best check
> into whether
> this will interact with the MSM.

According to what they told my mom, anything rich in Niacin can negatively
interact with blood thinners. Also watch taking aspirin and the herbal,
Ginko Biloba (which while is sold to help memory loss is also a blood
thinner).

Jill