5 best natural blood thinners to prevent strokes

Nature's best remedies for clotting.

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Written By: Sandhya Raghavan | Updated: October 27, 2017, 7:42 PM

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Blood Thinners

Clotting is a protective mechanism of our body, which the blood cells clump together to prevent excessive bleeding. But sometimes, spontaneous and unnatural clotting can cause strokes and heart attacks. That’s why doctors often prescribe chemical blood thinners to people with underlying heart problems like valve disease or irregular heartbeats. Although they are not a substitute for the thinners your doctor prescribes, some natural ingredients can help prevent clots.

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Garlic

Garlic: Studies say ingestion of fresh or powdered garlic can stop aggregation of platelets and preventing the formation of blood clots in the body. [2] For best results, it should be had raw than cooked.

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Ginger

Ginger: Another ingredient with a possible anticoagulant effect is ginger. Preliminary studies suggest that ginger can help in preventing clotting episodes and resultant strokes. [4]

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