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Does omega 3 fatty acids prevent blood clotting?

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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.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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