Ralph Mitchell is a 53-year-old male. He is happily married with three children and has his own business. Today, he is having his yearly physical. He lists the following medications on his "Patient History" paperwork: aspirin, lovastatin, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin, garlic, and vitamin C. Given the medications he is taking, Ralph needs to control his intake of ____.

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Ralph is taking multiple medications that can increase the risk of bleeding, including aspirin, warfarin (a blood thinner), and garlic (which can also have anti-coagulant effects). Charbroiled meats are a source of heme iron, which can further increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, it is important for Ralph to limit his intake of charbroiled or blackened meats to avoid potential interactions that could increase his risk of bleeding. The other answer choices (chocolate, baked chicken, and applesauce) do not have known interactions with the medications listed.

Ralph Mitchell Is a 53-Year-Old Male