fish oil and Vit E also have a potential
for increasing bleeding.
This is a very small effect, but may combine in people who are
1) low in platelets (a genetic problem)
2) take warfarin (Coumadin) for medical reasons
3) are given Heparin in the hospital
4) take high dose aspirin
Fish oil has EPA in it, which is an anti-inflammatory and suppresses Cox-2
cytokines. The Cox-2 include thromoxane which is a clotting stimulant.
Because this is all dietary the effects are mild, and only a concern when people are doing strong drugs that artificially affect bleeding as well. By itself, fish oil is homeostatic, meaning prevents blood clots. (which is a good thing).
Massive dosing...like 13-20 grams a day should be monitored by a doctor. Some severe autoimmune disease is treated with
massive amounts of fish oil...but not commonly.
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