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Posted 10/11/2017 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Steven buhner mentions that Japanese knotweed is a blood thinner. Does anybody know if I take a baby aspirin everyday if I should stop taking it? Also I am on a cholesterol medication. Is that ok?

I don't have a particular reason for the aspirin other then the cardiologist recommends it. My bad cholesterol is not as low as my cardiologist likes to see so he put me on meds. I had a cat scan of the heart and it showed a little too much plague so we are just taking all the steps to keep the heart and vessels healthy.

I am just a little worried about the supplements and I want to put in an order. I have been procrastinating for a long time because I am so confused as to what to order. Lol.

Thanks for any opinions.
Posted 10/11/2017 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi aphysicalwreck -

I'm not really sure if there is a contraindication. If research doesn't reveal anything, you could reduce JK or alternate between the two.

I'm also not entirely sure the cholestorol meds are what they claim to be, there are a lot more differences in the cholesterol than what most MDs go by and there has been recent research suggesting that we're doing it all wrong. So, that is not at all helpful to you - sorry! But just putting it out there - it might mean something some day.

-p

-p
Posted 10/12/2017 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, JK is a mild blood thinner. Another herb that is a blood thinner is Cat's Claw. Perhaps both could take the place of aspirin?

As for the bad cholesterol, I recommend Avena Sativa (Oatmeal) has many benefits, it is gluten free, and will lower your bad cholesterol.

For the heart, Andrographis protects the heart so it might be worth looking into it.
Posted 10/12/2017 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks p
I know that it is controversial on taking cholesterol meds but I do value my cardiologist opionion at the moment anyway. I dont think there is any interaction with the Japanese knotweed but i was just putting it out there. I am more worried about the aspirin.
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