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Q: Can those on Coumadin (warfarin) eat eggs or Eggbeaters?
I take warfarin every day due to a left leg DVT. I follow my doctor's instructions: no green veggies, etc. Can I safely substitute eggs for Eggbeaters and how often can I eat this product?
Q: Dr. Gourmet Says...
Eggs are not a problem for users of Coumadin® (warfarin). They have no Vitamin K and should not interact with your medication. Likewise, the USDA database reports that there is essentially no Vitamin K in liquid egg substitute like Egg Beaters. Both of these should be safe.
Eggs are good for you and eating them a few times a week is OK.
Here's some links to info on eggs:
The Health of It All : Eating Eggs
The Health of It All : Fat and Cholesterol in Eggs
The Health of It All : Low-Cholesterol Eggs
Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites, April 20, 2007 : Omega-3 Fatty acids in... eggs?
Thanks for writing,
Dr. Gourmet
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