Question 1

does omega 3 fatty acids prevent blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

May be.: No direct studies done, but Omega 3 has some anticoagulant properties, so we recommend patients to stop taking Omega 3 before surgical procedures and even before taking Botox injections. They are not as potent as Apirin.

Question 2

can eating too much omega 3 foods cause thinning blood?

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Possibly: But you would have to take such a large quantity that you would likely stop taking it long before that would happen due to a fishy smell  from your sweat glands.

Question 3

do omega-3 fatty acids affect blood lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

They lower trigs: They lower triglycerides.

Question 4

blood test results-what do i need to do next? low omega 3 / high homocyteine 14 / acth is too high.

Accepted Answer

Consider a consult: Physicians debate the value of screening homocysteines, but I am puzzled as to why you have had your omega 3 and acth levels checked.  If your physician cannot explain the ongoing workup, it may be time to get a second opinion about the direction in which these studies are going.

Question 5

can omega 3 cause high blood pressure?

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Doubt it: I have never heard of omega 3s causing high blood pressure. Fish oil seems to produce modest reductions in blood pressure in people with high bp. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil seem to be able to expand blood vessels, and this brings blood pressure down.  If you have elevated bp,  talk to your health care provider to explore other contributing factors. I don't think it is omega 3s.

Question 6

do omega 3's or asprin lower blood pressure and pulse?

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These medications: should not affect your blood pressure or pulse.

Question 7

cant swallow them big omega 3 pills any other way to get omega 3. does omega 3 lower blood pressure ?

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Eat fish or liquid: The best way to get omega 3's is to eat the fish rich in them such as wild salmon or sardines at least 3x/week. But you can  also take fish oil as a liquid such as cod liver oil. A good brand is OmegAvail Lemon Drop Smoothie by Designs For Health which tastes like lemon meringue (available on amazon). And yes, omega 3's lower BP. See https://tinyurl.com/yaxxs6lm

Question 8

apart from blood thinners are there any drugs that should be avoided when taking high dose omega 3? (1000mg epa & 500mg dha)

Accepted Answer

Mostly aspirin: One article in AAFP journal sites:"Omega-3 fatty acids exert a dose-related effect on bleeding time; however, there are no documented cases of abnormal bleeding as a result of fish oil supplementation, even at high dosages and in combination with other anticoagulant medications."  For a comprehensive list, check www.drugs.com for a list of drugs that moderately affect omega 3 supplementation.

Question 9

is it possible taking omega 3 capsules could slow a fracture healing because of thinning the blood?

Accepted Answer

Not likely . . .: I just did a quick search & couldn't find any peer-reviewed published data that fish (oil) would slow fracture healing. More recent studies suggest that fish oil doesn't thin blood enough to be problematic for most (i didn't say all) surgeons or procedures. Best to chat w/your orthopedic surgeon. One review (http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3259713/) suggests that nsaids might slow heal.

Question 10

are vitamin b complex and omega 3-6-9 blood thinners ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Omega 3 fatty acids have a mild blood thinning property. You list pulmonary embolism as one of your conditions. It definitely wouldn't be enough anticoagulant to treat that very serious condition. B-complex does not have anticoagulant properties. If you are taking coumadin/warfarin, tell your doctor about all the medications and supplements you are taking.

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Blood test results-what do i need to do next? low omega 3 / high homocyteine 14 / acth is too high.

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