10 Best Natural Supplements that Dissolve Blood Clots 2026
The main function of blood is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body and carry away the waste to be disposed. Blood travels in arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body and veins bring it back to the heart. When trauma occurs, or when we accidentally cut ourselves, the blood stream carries a type of protein (called clotting factors) to the damaged area to seal it from further blood loss. There is a delicate balance between too much and too little clotting factors. Too little and we continue to bleed. Abnormal clotting process can be catastrophic, leading to deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the legs and pulmonary embolism (PE) in the lungs. Common causes In short, all unhealthy lifestyle behaviours will increase the risk of an abnormal blood clot such as DVT and PE. Here are some common risk factors: Prolonged immobility (post-surgery, car travel, plane trave...