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Asked Nov 19, 2007, 08:17 AM — 11 Answers
I take blood thinners and get my blood checked every month. My question is I want to take a Herb for my enlarged prostate.I don't know if there is one that I can take?
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Nov 19, 2007, 05:12 PM
You need to check with the doctor because some herbs mixed with prescription meds that thin blood can thin your blood way too much and so forth. If your doctor is against herbal supplements or doesn't know anything about them then check with an alternative medicine doctor. I can refer you to a couple in my area that could answer your questions.

Beta sitosterol (in saw palmentto) is the #1 herb you would want to take
Such as this Beta Sitosterol - Men's Prostate Support Information : Vitabase

IF you buy saw palmentto instead of straight beta sitosterol
You have to make sure it is a good reputable one since with most saw palmentto you might as well take saw dust.

Green tea is also good
Make sure it has polyphenol and is a good quality (no sugars, dyes, preservatives, etc...)
Snapple and Lipton N0T good Sobe and Fuze are okay.

Vitamin E
Zinc -after one month taking zinc add 2 mg copper

Flaxseed oil and amino acids are also good

Eat plenty of fresh bright colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, berries, pomegranates, cherries, apples, and green-leaf vegetables. Dried apricots and pumpkin seeds.
Throw away your table salt and use fine granule sea salt same taste just healthier.

Cut down on meat, dairy, sugar, alcohol
Cut out greasy foods, junk foods, fast foods, diet foods and artificial sweeteners.
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Nov 19, 2007, 05:15 PM


Please check with your doctor before resorting to any of the above posted advice.

I don't mean anything bad Nohelp4u, but many herbs counteract or can cause a serious reaction to prescription medication, and it seems that you already know that.

If I knew what the med is you take, I could advise whether or not the above herbs are appropriate. I don't know the herbs as well as she does, but my text will reflect what herbs in particular to stay away from.
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Nov 19, 2007, 05:36 PM


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N0help4u agrees: I did state for him to check with the doc at the beginning of my reply
Yeah, I know you did, but you know how some of the people here read only half posts, I was just reiterating what you had said above.
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Nov 19, 2007, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by N0help4u
You need to check with the doctor because some herbs mixed with prescription meds that thin blood can thin your blood way too much and so forth. If your doctor is against herbal supplements or doesn't know anything about them then check with an alternative medicine doctor. I can refer you to a couple in my area that could answer your questions.

Beta sitosterol (in saw palmentto) is the #1 herb you would want to take
Such as this Beta Sitosterol - Men's Prostate Support Information : Vitabase

IF you buy saw palmentto instead of straight beta sitosterol
You have to make sure it is a good reputable one since with most saw palmentto you might as well take saw dust.

Green tea is also good
Make sure it has polyphenol and is a good quality (no sugars, dyes, preservatives, etc...)
Snapple and Lipton N0T good Sobe and Fuze are okay.

Vitamin E
Zinc -after one month taking zinc add 2 mg copper

Flaxseed oil and amino acids are also good

Eat plenty of fresh bright colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, berries, pomegranates, cherries, apples, and green-leaf vegetables. Dried apricots and pumpkin seeds.
Throw away your table salt and use fine granule sea salt same taste just healthier.

Cut down on meat, dairy, sugar, alcohol
Cut out greasy foods, junk foods, fast foods, diet foods and artificial sweeteners.
Thank you very much.I don't have to worry about meat or milk.I am a vegetarian.
jackman
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Nov 19, 2007, 07:12 PM
[quote=jackman]Thank you very much.I don't have to worry about meat or milk.I am a vegetarian.I will do what you advised.
jackman
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Nov 19, 2007, 07:18 PM
[quote=jackman]
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Originally Posted by jackman
I don't have to worry about meat or milk.I am a vegetarian.
jackman
Then you have a good start.
Like J_9 said if you are taking meds check the interactions with the doc before starting them.


I just noticed you said you take blood thinners. It is best not to increase your green leafy vegetables because they contain vitamin K which can ALSO thin your blood and you don't want to get your blood T00 thin.
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Nov 19, 2007, 07:22 PM


What meds are you taking? Coumadin? Warfarin?

Although NH4U may very well be right, we need to know what meds you are taking first. There are a lot of interactions between the meds and herbs that could be dangerous.
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Nov 20, 2007, 06:01 AM
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What meds are you taking? Coumadin? Warfarin?

Although NH4U may very well be right, we need to know what meds you are taking first. There are a lot of interactions between the meds and herbs that could be dangerous.

Here are the meds---
Budeprion XL 300mg
Citalopram 20mg
Cyclobenzarp 10mg
Gemfibrozil 600mg
Lisinopril 20mg
Warfarin 5mg
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Nov 20, 2007, 06:20 AM
With blood thinner meds it is not good to take
Vitamin E
Or
Essential fatty acids

Drink the green tea in moderation

Anticoagulants (blood thinners) + asparagus, spinach, leafy vegetables or other foods rich in vitamin K = more blood clotting, which can lead to heart attack or stroke.

These sites cover blood thinning foods, herbs and vitamins

Blood Thinners and Nutritional Supplement

Warfarin Interactions with Drugs, Herbs and Food


It is always best to research your health issues and learn to be in tune with your body and understand your personal health and go over everything with your doctor for the optimal plan for your health.
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