Spinach and thalassemia minor.

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Spinach and thalassemia minor.
« on: February 27, 2013, 01:34:22 PM »
Hello Andy and everyone else, my dad has thalassemia minor and noticed that when we have spinach he tends to get a nose bleed.

Why does he get nose bleeds after eating spinach?

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Re: Spinach and thalassemia minor.
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2013, 01:24:47 AM »
That's the exact opposite of what spinach would do. Spinach is high in vitamin K which is necessary for blood clotting. In fact, it is listed everywhere as a remedy for nose bleeds. Is his vitamin C intake adequate? Taking a C supplement can strengthen the blood vessels and make bruising and nose bleeds less likely.
Andy

All we are saying is give thals a chance.

Re: Spinach and thalassemia minor.
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2013, 11:02:41 AM »
Thank you for reply,

This is very strange, I was shocked to hear that having spinach should be the complete opposite and that it should stop nose bleeds.

My dad does have vitamin c intake.

His nose bleeds mainly after eating spinach, i have tested this.

However, i failed to mention that when eating his spinach, the spinach is eaten with Greek yogurt.

 

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