10 Natural Blood Thinners
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Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba extract may be a natural blood thinner that may increase blood flow to the brain, and small blood vessels, such as capillaries in the eyes or ears.
Bioactive compounds in ginkgo biloba may stop platelets from clumping together and forming blood clots. These compounds may also enhance vasodilation or widening of the blood vessels. This process may let blood flow more freely and reduce the risk of plaque formation on blood vessel walls.3Naderi, Gholam Ali, et al. ‘Fibrinolytic Effects of Ginkgo Biloba Extract.’ Experimental and Clinical Cardiology, Pulsus Group Inc, 2005, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2716226/However, more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
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