Blood Clot Risk Treatment

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What Does It Mean?

Blood clot risk treatment focuses on reducing the likelihood of clot formation in high-risk individuals, including those with a history of thrombosis, cardiovascular disease, hormone therapy (e.g., birth control), genetic predispositions, or inflammatory conditions. Functional medicine emphasizes inflammation control, vascular support, and blood viscosity optimization to maintain healthy circulation and reduce clot risk naturally.

How Did We Get There?

Root Causes:

• Chronic Inflammation & Endothelial Dysfunction – Elevated inflammatory markers contribute to abnormal clotting.

• Hypercoagulability (Thick Blood) – Dehydration, excess fibrinogen, and oxidative stress elevate clot risk.

• Poor Circulation & Venous Stasis – Sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and poor circulation increase clot formation risk.

• Hormonal Influences (Estrogen Therapy, Birth Control, HRT) – Estrogen increases clotting factor production.

• Genetic Clotting Disorders (Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin Mutation, MTHFR Variants) – Some individuals genetically produce excess clotting factors.

• Deficiencies in Key Nutrients (Omega-3, Magnesium, Vitamin K2, B Vitamins) – These play a role in blood thinning and clot prevention.

• Oxidative Stress & Free Radical Damage – Elevated homocysteine and oxidative stress impair vascular health.

Signs & Symptoms:

• Swelling and pain in one leg (DVT warning sign)

• Shortness of breath, chest pain (possible pulmonary embolism)

• Headaches, dizziness, vision changes (increased stroke risk)

• Cold hands and feet, poor circulation

• History of miscarriages or pregnancy-related clotting issues

• Lab markers showing elevated clotting factors, inflammation, or fibrinogen

How Do We Treat It?

Functional Medicine Approach:

The goal is to reduce clot formation risk, support vascular integrity, and modulate inflammation.

Supplement Protocol

Supplement     Function Dosage & Frequency
Vita B Methyl Supports methylation and lowers homocysteine levels 1 capsule without food, daily
V-Inflamma Reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative stress 2 capsules without food, daily
CoQ-10 300 mg Enhances endothelial function and antioxidant protection 1 capsule with food, daily
Novo Hepatic Supports liver detoxification and clotting balance 1 capsule without food, twice daily
Levo Plasmin Aids fibrinolysis and breaks down excessive fibrin 2 capsules without food, twice daily
Vita-Glutathione Enhances detoxification and reduces oxidative stress 2 capsules with food, daily

Additional Lifestyle Interventions:

• Stay Hydrated – Dehydration increases blood viscosity and clotting risk.

• Increase Movement & Avoid Prolonged Sitting – Walk frequently, especially on long flights or car rides.

• Anti-Inflammatory Diet – Avoid processed foods, excess sugar, and unhealthy fats.

• Support Liver Detoxification – Liver function is key in balancing clotting factors and estrogen metabolism.

• Reduce Stress & Optimize Sleep – Chronic stress increases clot-promoting inflammation.

• Monitor for Medication Interactions – Some natural blood thinners may interact with prescription anticoagulants.