Nutritionist Kelsey Lorenz dispelled the myth about the main danger of eating grapes

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Red, green or brown grapes are a tasty and healthy snack at almost any time. These small round berries with their sweet and juicy taste are real candies of nature. Tucked into a chicken salad, artfully draped on a meat board or as a whole foods lunch, they will add color and nutrients to your daily diet without too much hassle. Meanwhile, many people addicted to blood thinners are sometimes advised to be wary of grapes. However, as nutritionist Kelsey Lorenz emphasizes, there is really nothing to fear here.

Along with plenty of antioxidants and plenty of fiber, inside each berry is another nutrient that few people know about – vitamin K. A one-cup serving of grapes contains 22 micrograms of this micronutrient, which is about 24% of the recommended daily allowance for women and 18% for men. And for most people, getting plenty of vitamin K is very beneficial.

“Vitamin K is one of the main nutrients that help blood clot,” says expert nutritionist Kelsey Lorenz. At the same time, the deficiency of this component can lead to an increase in hematomas or severe bleeding in the event of a cut, since there is not enough of it in the body to ensure blood clotting.

At the same time, if a person takes blood-thinning drugs, there is no need to panic or even exclude grapes from their diet. “Grapes shouldn't be a big concern if you're taking blood-thinning medications, but depending on the portions and the amount of other foods with moderate vitamin K content you eat, they can make a difference,” explains Lorenz.

< p>She recommends using a chart of foods high, moderate, and low in vitamin K to get about the same amount from each group each day. If grapes are regularly included in your diet – great! Just remember that consistency in diet is key when taking these medications.

“As for blood thinners, it's important to maintain a steady intake of vitamin K,” says Lorenz. “If you are going to eat more foods with vitamin K, for example, when you have fresh spinach growing in your garden, be sure to tell your doctor before increasing your intake, and consult again when you reduce it.”