“Excessive homocysteine blocks the natural breakdown of fibrinogen by inhibiting the production of plasminogen activator.” Midoriakawa et al

“Heart disease patients were given either 1000 mg or 2000 mg of vitamin C a day to access the effects of vitamin C on the breakdown of fibrinogen. At 1000 mg there was no effect. At 2000 mg a day of vitamin C however there was a 27% decrease in the platelet-aggregation index, a 12% reduction in cholesterol and a 45% increase in fibrinolytic activity.” Bordia, Note another good reason to shoot for at least 3 grams of vitamin C a day  

“Exercise of moderate intensity increases fibrinolytic activity by increasing tissue plasminogen activators.” Szymansky et al

“Fibrinogen and C-reactive protein are increased in individuals with periodontal disease.” Wu et al

“Fibrinogen promotes the negative activity of platelets by encouraging platelet aggregation.” Koenig

“Individuals having heart attacks had significantly higher levels of fibrinogen than others not having heart attacks.” Physicians Health Study

“The researchers concluded that increased fibrinogen levels are associated with increased risk of recurrent vascular events.” Beamer et al

“Coronary risk is low among patients with low fibrinogen concentrations despite increased serum cholesterol levels.” Thompson et al, Note now you might think this would damage the high cholesterol myth

“Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and reduces platelet aggregation, as well as fibrinogen levels. Ginkgo counters blood viscosity and is routinely prescribed by clinicians for patients 50 years or older.” Life Extension

“No one antioxidant may be effective and total antioxidant capacity is important in reducing the risk associated with fibrinogen and cardiovascular disease.” Ceriello et al

“Although blood clots loom as one of the dominant factors in cardiovascular disease, the selection of supplements that favor fibrinolysis and discourage platelet aggregation should be done sensibly.”  Life Extension

Fibrinogen is a healthy protein that circulates in your blood and is turned into the blood clot producing fibrin when required by the action of enzymes in response to an injury. Excess fibrinogen is often produced in response to inflammation, so make sure you clean up any inflammation sources See Inflammation Protocol.

Too much fibrinogen in your blood can lead to dangerous abnormal arterial clotting. Having too much fibrinogen in your blood is an independent risk factor for many diseases. As we grow older many of us will see our fibrinogen levels slowly creep up. We have to actively be aware of this and counter it with our prophylactic actions by taking many of these anti-excessive-fibrinogen foods, vitamins, minerals and supplements often. Our good friend exercise will also lower fibrinogen.

Homocysteine is a Common factor in Excess Fibrinogen

“Excessive homocysteine blocks the natural breakdown of fibrinogen by inhibiting the production of plasminogen activator.” Midoriakawa et al

Since many of us  (have a problem with high homocysteine) our fibrinogen will tend to be elevated also. The B vitamins are the simple solution.

Avoid for Normal Fibrinogen

• Antioxidant Deficiency

• High Blood Sugar

• C-reactive protein (See C-reactive Protein Protocol)

• Exercise Deficiency

• Estrogen Dominance

• Homocysteine (See Homocysteine Protocol)

• Inflammation (See Inflammation Protocol)

• Overweight

• Periodontal disease

• Sedentary Lifestyle

• Soft Drinks (See Soft Drinks Protocol)

• Soft Drink Excess one is excess

• Stress (See Stress Protection Protocol)

• Vitamin B Complex Deficiency

• Vitamin C Deficiency one gram/day is proven to be NOT enough

Required for Normal Fibrinogen

• Beta Carotene (See Beta Carotene Protocol)

• Carotene

• Collagen (See Collagen Protocol)

• Exercise

• Inflammation Control

• Magnesium (See Magnesium Protocol)

• Omega 3 EFA

• Tocotrienols (See Tocotrienol Protocol)

• Vitamin A (See Vitamin A Protocol)

• Vitamin B3 (See Vitamin B3 Protocol)

• Vitamin B Complex (See Vitamin B Complex Protocol) 

• Vitamin C (See Vitamin C Protocol) at least three grams/day

• Vitamin E

Good for Normal Fibrinogen

• Berries (See Berry Protocol)                                                                                 

• Bilberry (See Bilberry Protocol)

• Bloodstream Cleanse (See Bloodstream Cleanse Protocol)

• Blueberry (See Blueberry Protocol)

• Bromelain (See Bromelain Protocol)

• Butcher’s Broom (See Butcher’s Broom Protocol)

• Carotene (See Carotene Protocol)

• Cinnamon (See Cinnamon Protocol)

• Citrus Peel Extract (See Citrus Peel Extract Protocol)

• CoQ10

• Curcumin (See Curcumin Protocol)

• Epsom Salt (See Epsom Salt Protocol) bath

• Fish Oil

• Flax Seed (See Flax Seed Protocol)

• Garlic (See Garlic Protocol)

• Ginger (See Ginger Protocol)

• Ginkgo Biloba (See Ginkgo Biloba Protocol)

• Glutathione

• Gotu Kola (See Gotu Kola Protocol)

• Horse chestnut extract

• Magnesium (See Magnesium Protocol)

• Natto (See Natto Protocol)

• Nattokinase (See Nattokinase Protocol)

• Olive Leaf Extract (See Olive Leaf Extract Protocol)

• Olive Oil

• Onion (See Onion Protocol)

• Red Pepper (See Red Pepper Protocol)

• Proteolytic Enzymes (See Proteolytic Enzymes Protocol)

• Ruitn (See Ruitn Protocol)

• Selenium (See Selenium Protocol)