dvt thrombosis & chillies

[tweedle-dee]

10 years ago i suffered a 3rd long haul DVT,i was already put on wafarin tabs,wich once your on them then thats it for life,i ran out of tabs 9 years ago and have never had a problem since im now 63 my theory as to why i appear to be ok is CHILLIES! ive read that they are a natural blood thinner,hope this may be of interest to any guys with blood problems.

[ProudAussie]

The reason chili peppers act as a blood thinner is because they are very high in natural aspirin (salicylates). 

 

The main component in chillies is a chemical called Capsaicin, which is responsible for the intense heat sensation. Capsaicin lowers blood sugar levels, improves heart health, boost circulation and protects against strokes. Eating chillies can have a very positive impact on people who are overweight or suffer from diabetes because they reduce the insulin levels. Known as circulation boosters, chillies can have a major impact on your health by boosting circulation and also act as a blood thinner to help protect against strokes.

[FROST MEDIC999]

No you are not on Warfin if on it for life All INR level are checked during treatment and as a indiviual case by case you are reviewed once the main conplaint is sorted

[tweedle-dee]

No you are not on Warfin if on it for life All INR level are checked during treatment and as a indiviual case by case you are reviewed once the main conplaint is sorted

i stand corrected yes your right i was told this by a joe bloggs in the clinic at the time,but also the same as your answer,i guess im lucky as ive never been checkout all these years so HOPEFULLY many more posts to come HA!

[likeaking]

An 81mg. aspirin daily and compression stockings when you fly may help keep you safe.

[tweedle-dee]

 

An 81mg. aspirin daily and compression stockings when you fly may help keep you safe.

 thanks but i think i will keep chomping on the chillies!

[likeaking]

Too bad, compression stockings under your pants are the real deal and will prevent DVTs while flying better than anything else. They're a must for immobile, hospitalized patients in the States