Sherry
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Hi, All. I've started taking one flax oil supplement per day to get that Omega 3 that's so beneficial. The pharmacy tech didn't think it interacted with Coumadin, but I thought I would ask all of you. Thanks.
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I think that if you take them at the same time, the flax might bind the warfarin so that it is not absorbed. Take them at least 2 hours apart.
Sherry:
I'm very glad you asked this question. Recently, Al had two internal bleeds, one in his hand and the other, quite a large one, in his pelvis. I thought then, and still believe that it is likely that the first was caused by him hitting his hand and the second was caused by excessive, violent coughing. However, our doctor suggested that a rival hypothesis was that the bleeding was caused by platelet aggregation inhibitors, such as aspirin and Omega 3 oils, both of which Al has discontinued at the doctor's insistence.
I know that platelets are cells that cause blood to clot and that platelet aggregation is something like the ability of platelets to clump together. I also know that prothrombin testing (INR) does not include testing of platelets. My question is, and I hope Al Lodwick will answer, how does this all fit together. How can one know when one has taken too much (many?) platelet aggregation inhibitors, such as ginko biloba, grape juice, garlic, testosterone, Vitamin E, anithistamines, antibiotics, Omega 3 and 6 oils, Plavix, etc.
I have looked at some things on the net, such as the article that I am including here. As I recall, we have not had many discussions of platelets. Thank you for bringing this up at this time, Sherry.
http://www.healthinkonline.com/modu...cpnum=2722&name=Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Kind regards,
Blanche
I'm very glad you asked this question. Recently, Al had two internal bleeds, one in his hand and the other, quite a large one, in his pelvis. I thought then, and still believe that it is likely that the first was caused by him hitting his hand and the second was caused by excessive, violent coughing. However, our doctor suggested that a rival hypothesis was that the bleeding was caused by platelet aggregation inhibitors, such as aspirin and Omega 3 oils, both of which Al has discontinued at the doctor's insistence.
I know that platelets are cells that cause blood to clot and that platelet aggregation is something like the ability of platelets to clump together. I also know that prothrombin testing (INR) does not include testing of platelets. My question is, and I hope Al Lodwick will answer, how does this all fit together. How can one know when one has taken too much (many?) platelet aggregation inhibitors, such as ginko biloba, grape juice, garlic, testosterone, Vitamin E, anithistamines, antibiotics, Omega 3 and 6 oils, Plavix, etc.
I have looked at some things on the net, such as the article that I am including here. As I recall, we have not had many discussions of platelets. Thank you for bringing this up at this time, Sherry.
http://www.healthinkonline.com/modu...cpnum=2722&name=Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Kind regards,
Blanche
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"How can one know when one has taken too much (many?) platelet aggregation inhibitors, such as ginko biloba, grape juice, garlic, testosterone, Vitamin E, anithistamines, antibiotics, Omega 3 and 6 oils, Plavix, etc."
When you bleed you know that you have had too much. Seriously, there is no simple test for these things. The concentrations in various products and even the concentration is various batches of the same product vary enough that you will never be able to predict how much is enough.
When you bleed you know that you have had too much. Seriously, there is no simple test for these things. The concentrations in various products and even the concentration is various batches of the same product vary enough that you will never be able to predict how much is enough.
Sherry
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You're welcome, Blanche. I am a faithful reader of Prevention magazine, and they are always touting the benefits of Flax Oil. I figured it was worth a try.
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I see this is an older message but I still have questions about flax. I take an omega combo and I have a hunch that it raises my INR. There was a week or 2 that I didn't take it, and my INR was too low.
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Can fish oil affect inr? I take fish oil everyday... 
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I haven't seen any real problems. If you take it every day, it will not matter.
Fish oil is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, and is an excellent supplement for most heart patients. Flaxseed oil has Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids.
It should be noted that Fish Oil is one of the very few supplements that has actually been shown to be effective for heart issues. It builds up in the system and reduces arrhythmias and helps to regulate the heart. There are dozens of positive studies on the cardiology journal sites, in PubMed and elsewhere. While some vegetable oils, like flaxseed, have a similar effect, it is not as fast or strong and doesn't last as well.
And it's pretty cheap.
It is best to look for fish oil (often salmon oil) that comes from wild sources, rather than farmed fish. Seaborne toxins, such as mercury, are higher in farmed fish than wild ones, and the oil is where these things tend to be concentrated.
If you take warfarin, you should be aware that it is known to have an anticoagulant effect. It may not register in your INR, though, as it may not operate through the same action, so be cautious. Also, everyone has different tolerances, so it may be a problem for one individual, and not bother another at all. If you are already having bleeding problems or are prone to them, it might not be a good choice for you.
Best wishes,
It should be noted that Fish Oil is one of the very few supplements that has actually been shown to be effective for heart issues. It builds up in the system and reduces arrhythmias and helps to regulate the heart. There are dozens of positive studies on the cardiology journal sites, in PubMed and elsewhere. While some vegetable oils, like flaxseed, have a similar effect, it is not as fast or strong and doesn't last as well.
And it's pretty cheap.
It is best to look for fish oil (often salmon oil) that comes from wild sources, rather than farmed fish. Seaborne toxins, such as mercury, are higher in farmed fish than wild ones, and the oil is where these things tend to be concentrated.
If you take warfarin, you should be aware that it is known to have an anticoagulant effect. It may not register in your INR, though, as it may not operate through the same action, so be cautious. Also, everyone has different tolerances, so it may be a problem for one individual, and not bother another at all. If you are already having bleeding problems or are prone to them, it might not be a good choice for you.
Best wishes,
My across the road male neighbor..has told the story many times of taking Ginko Biloba ( not taking Coumadin)..and ended up in ER with a severe nosebleeed.... and I have posted before on VR.Com about the neighbor who was on Coumadin and taking Vit. E..who had a severe nosebleed, fainted and hit his head. I don't take any supplements..my last bonescan was normal. but, I do try to serve Salmon for dinner..once a week. Bonnie
and I have posted before on VR.Com about the neighbor who was on Coumadin and taking Vit. E..who had a severe nosebleed, fainted and hit his head. I don't take any supplements..my last bonescan was normal. but, I do try to serve Salmon for dinner..once a week. Bonnie
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Reminds me of the woman who wanted to take ginkgo and she said that she remembered buying it but she couldn't remember where she put it after she got home.
