The liver requires Vitamin K for the manufacturing of certain key proteins in the native clotting mechanism. When Vitamin K is not made available, these clotting factors are not manufactured, and blood clotting is impaired. Foods that are high in Vitamin K are discouraged. However, dietary restrictions rarely succeed over a long period of time.
Most patients return to eating their favorite foods, gradually at first.
That is one of the very reasons for repeating the Pro-Time until a steady dose is found that provides the right anticoagulation regardless of the dietary intake of the patient. If your regular diet already contains these food items, Don't Change Your Eating Habits. Consistency in your daily eating pattern is the key. However, even if it has changed, the best option is to change the dose which you take. All rights reserved.