platelet activity

Can Fish Oil Supplements Thin Sticky Platelets?

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Can Fish Oil Supplements Thin Sticky Platelets? Controlled research studies in the 1980s confirmed that they did, indeed, inhibit the aggregation of platelets (which translated into longer bleeding times) and this seemed like a reasonable mechanism of action for the protection against heart attacks attributed to fish oils. Can Omega-3 lower platelets? Omega-3 fatty acids

Can Menstrual Cycle Cause Low Platelets?

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Can Menstrual Cycle Cause Low Platelets? Your platelet count may go down if you are about to have a menstrual period, are pregnant, or are taking birth control pills. Certain medicines can also affect your platelet count. Can low platelets cause periods? Menstrual periods can be heavy for women with ITP. Younger women are disproportionately