Eating eggplant and other foods that are low in vitamin K should not interfere with the actions of blood thinners. Vitamin K participates in a series of chemical reactions that allows your blood to clot.
This of course begs the query “Can Eggplant lower your blood pressure?”
One answer is, other Japanese scientists have experimented with eggplant powder to lower blood pressure in human beings ( Nutrients, Nov. 16, 2019 ). Using eggplant powder made it easier to administer a placebo control. This experiment demonstrated that people can lower their blood pressure with this vegetable.
Is eggplant bad for your kidneys?
Nasunin, present in eggplant, is a phytochemical which can bind with iron and remove it from the cells. The oxalates in this vegetable can cause stones in the kidney. Finally, eggplant belongs to the nightshade family of vegetables and may cause allergic reactions in some people if taken in large quantities.
Another frequently asked question is “What are the benefits of eggplant and its side effects?”.
Our best answer is it has a wide array of health benefits. It helps you get strong bones and offsets the onset of osteoporosis . It helps you to deal with symptoms of anemia, increases cognitive function, improves cardiovascular health and, even, protects the digestive system.
Another popular query is “Is solanine in eggplant bad for You?”.
One way to think about this is Eggplant, being a member of the Solanaceae family, contains plenty of solanine. Although most people should have no apparent reactions after the consumption of a few raw eggplant, some people may find themselves allergic to this substance and may experience some gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms.
What foods can help thicken my blood?
Vitamin K, calcium and zinc are all necessary for the reactions in your body that cause blood to thicken and clot, so eating foods rich in these nutrients may be beneficial for thickening your blood. While nutrient deficiencies can make thin blood more likely,.
For a full and complete list of vitamin K levels in foods, visit the reference link for the University of Utah Health Care. As you can see from the list of vegetables containing vitamin K and just how much they contain, it can be possible to thicken your blood too much with the intake of large quantities of these vegetables.
Why can’t I eat eggplant during the elimination diet plan?
Especially people with high pre-existing level of inflammation will respond with more symptoms, usually pain, after eating eggplant and other nightshades (potato, peppers, etc). That is why we ask our patients to avoid those vegetables for 4-6 weeks during the elimination food plan.