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Can omega 3 and olive leaf extract pills that both have the thining of blood property are bad for hemorrhage behind the eye or slowing the healing?

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Dr. Theodore Wu answered

Omega 3: Food that contain omega 3 are thought to be beneficial to eye health. I am not aware of any harmful effects of olive leaf extract-- which component of the extract are you concerned about?

Answered 9/23/2012

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What for?: What are you taking these supplements for? These are unlikely to do you any good other than lightening your wallet. Wish you good health!

Answered 12/13/2019

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A member asked:

Can omega 3 and olive leaf extract pills that both have the thining of blood property are bad for hemorrhage behind the eye or slowing the healing?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Wu answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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