8 Fruits That May Support Healthy Circulation
The phrase “blood-thinning fruits” can be misleading. Fruits don’t act as substitutes for anticoagulant medicines, and evidence that ordinary servings of fruit can meaningfully prevent blood clots is limited. However, a balanced diet rich in fruit supports overall cardiovascular health.
Eight nutritious choices include:
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Berries — strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries provide polyphenols and fiber.
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Oranges and other citrus fruits — rich in vitamin C and other plant compounds.
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Pomegranates — provide polyphenols that have been studied for cardiovascular effects.
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Grapes — contain polyphenols such as resveratrol.
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Cherries — provide anthocyanins and other antioxidants.
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Kiwi — provides vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients.
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Apples — a convenient source of fiber and polyphenols.
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Avocado — technically a fruit and provides fiber and predominantly unsaturated fats.
Important if you take blood thinners
If you’re taking warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, clopidogrel, or aspirin, don’t use foods or supplements as a way to alter your medication’s effect. Some foods and supplements can interact with medications, and grapefruit in particular can interact with certain medicines.
If you’re worried about a blood clot because of sudden leg swelling/pain, chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing blood, or sudden neurological symptoms, seek urgent medical care rather than trying dietary remedies.
