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Question:What do you recommend to avoid deep vein thrombosis of the legs where the blood is referred to as ' sticky' ?
Answer:' Sticky' blood, due to either high levels of a sticky substance in the blood called fibrinogen or a high platelet adhesion index, can cause clots in different parts of the body - for example, behind the knees, calves or groin. So it can be quite a risky condition, but nutrition can help you control it. Essentially, the diet you' ll need to follow is the one outlined in the answer to ' What are the nutritional recommendations for someone prone to blood clots?' , page 213. Note that natural blood thinners such as the omega-3s and vitamin E should not be supplemented if you are already on blood-thinning medication.

Also check your homocysteine levels (see Resources, page 483). Two-thirds of people with thrombosis have raised levels. Homocysteine is strongly linked to fibrinogen, the sticky, fibrous substance in the blood that' s the main mechanism for the formation of clots. When fibrinogen levels go up, the blood starts producing blood clots. You can normalize your homocysteine and fibrinogen levels with special supplements.

       
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