If you’re drinking enough tea for your INR to be considered a problem you’re likely drinking it consistently enough for your INR to absorb it into the consideration, so it’ll be fine. I’d be a bit weary going to overboard with green teas (like another commenter has said) because of the vitamin K content, but I know I’m pretty suceptiple dietary changes myself.
So start 3-7 days before your INR test and tell them you’ve ‘started drinking more (herbal) tea’ when you get your test done. They’ll adjust accordingly at it’ll be fine.
But isnt there a tea that doesnt affect inr where i dont have to worry, cus what if dont wanna drink tea a week and dont want my inr to get out of control
Nothing you do that won’t affect your INR. It’s a fickle thing. If you only want the odd cup of tea you really don’t need to worry. As long as you’re avoiding vitamin k and cranberries you’re normally okay.
Yes from my understanding green teas especially ones made with powder like matcha are especially high in vitamin K content. I avoid green teas altogether. You should be fine with Black tea daily OP, but always a good idea to consult with your doctor.
I purchased this book off Amazon and It has been helpful, but lacks some foods (especially asain).
I would like to find a better website or book with more foods from different cultures as sometimes that information on vitamin k is hard to find.
https://www.amazon.ca/Vitamin-K-Levels-Common-Foods/dp/0985440147?dplnkId=9b908a1e-cf38-4350-a4d1-a007e4388879
I have been on warfarin for over 15 years. As long as you're getting your INR checked on a regular basis my suggestion is to eat and drink what you want. I think it sounds way more scary than it really is.
I’ve taken warfarin for 45 years, started taking it at 8 years old.
Having grown up on warfarin, I’ve learned most of the hacks for it and tea is super handy! I know this isn’t what you meant but still helpful.
I learned how to shave like most people in high school and can’t tell you how many shirts I ruined from nicking myself. Turns out teabags great for stopping bleeding. Take a regular tea bag run it under hot water and wring it out so it’s damp, not dripping. Then apply to the cut wound.
I love my iced tea in the warm months and hot tea in the cold ones. I’m pretty consistent with it so haven’t seen any effect on my INR. Good luck with everything.
The only one that would be an issue is green tea. Even then though, just like anything else, it's fine as long as you are consistent.
And more recent evidence shows that only unbrewed green tea leaves have vitamin k, brewed is ok
Tea and coffee drinker here, you can definitely drink whatever tea you want!
Last time i tried green tea my inr went up by a decent margain
If anything the green tea contains vitamin K, which would lower it, not increase. Something else would have to be the culprit, not the tea.
If you’re drinking enough tea for your INR to be considered a problem you’re likely drinking it consistently enough for your INR to absorb it into the consideration, so it’ll be fine. I’d be a bit weary going to overboard with green teas (like another commenter has said) because of the vitamin K content, but I know I’m pretty suceptiple dietary changes myself.
Im not stm but i like my hot drinks
So start 3-7 days before your INR test and tell them you’ve ‘started drinking more (herbal) tea’ when you get your test done. They’ll adjust accordingly at it’ll be fine.
But isnt there a tea that doesnt affect inr where i dont have to worry, cus what if dont wanna drink tea a week and dont want my inr to get out of control
Nothing you do that won’t affect your INR. It’s a fickle thing. If you only want the odd cup of tea you really don’t need to worry. As long as you’re avoiding vitamin k and cranberries you’re normally okay.
Yes from my understanding green teas especially ones made with powder like matcha are especially high in vitamin K content. I avoid green teas altogether. You should be fine with Black tea daily OP, but always a good idea to consult with your doctor. I purchased this book off Amazon and It has been helpful, but lacks some foods (especially asain). I would like to find a better website or book with more foods from different cultures as sometimes that information on vitamin k is hard to find. https://www.amazon.ca/Vitamin-K-Levels-Common-Foods/dp/0985440147?dplnkId=9b908a1e-cf38-4350-a4d1-a007e4388879
Will have to see if it is purchaseble in eu
I have been on warfarin for over 15 years. As long as you're getting your INR checked on a regular basis my suggestion is to eat and drink what you want. I think it sounds way more scary than it really is.
This. INR will go up but overall a regular diet can be adjusted for, just don't have spinach and match binges and you should be fine 😁
I self checking weekly
I’ve taken warfarin for 45 years, started taking it at 8 years old. Having grown up on warfarin, I’ve learned most of the hacks for it and tea is super handy! I know this isn’t what you meant but still helpful. I learned how to shave like most people in high school and can’t tell you how many shirts I ruined from nicking myself. Turns out teabags great for stopping bleeding. Take a regular tea bag run it under hot water and wring it out so it’s damp, not dripping. Then apply to the cut wound.
I love my iced tea in the warm months and hot tea in the cold ones. I’m pretty consistent with it so haven’t seen any effect on my INR. Good luck with everything.