A blood clot can cause a heart attack, thrombosis, or stroke: here are 7 powerful blood-thinning foods you should know about.

Known for relieving nausea, ginger also combats excessive clotting. Grated into a dish or infused in a herbal tea, it easily fits into your daily life. Its natural active ingredients slow platelet aggregation, a key mechanism in clot formation.

Chinese cinnamon: a sweet treat to be consumed in moderation
This spice contains coumarin, a natural anticoagulant. But be careful: high doses can strain the liver. Use it in small amounts in your compotes, coffees, or homemade desserts.

Ginkgo biloba: for memory and circulation

This herbal supplement is known to improve circulation and may limit the action of thrombin, an enzyme involved in clotting. It should be considered as a treatment after medical advice, especially in older people.

Bromelain: the beneficial enzyme in pineapple

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