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I have high platelets. high at around 560 ish. should be 400 or under. im scared of blood clots developing. i am on a night out and wanted to have some alcohol. which alcohol can decrease platelets? i heard red wine can. what else? dont want clots?
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Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It will destroy your brain cells, facilitate development of cancer in many organs, including breast, cause hepatitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis etc. There is no safe level of alcohol intake. Quit while you are ahead.
Answered 10/5/2022
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