subject: Omega 3 Is A Blood Thinner [print this page] I did not ever want to think about, but I was scheduled to have surgery in a few days. The guys from the hospital called up with their usual inquiries regarding my name, address, my insurance policy and about the medicines I was taking
I was quite healthy prior to my surgery and I was just taking a prescription medicine to prevent osteoporosis or the thinning of bones. Other than that, I take calcium, vitamin D to help the better absorption of calcium, a daily vitamin, I also took Glucosamine Chondroitin for join aches and omega 3.
Everything was okay, until I mentioned omega 3. Almost everyone is well aware about the benefits of omega 3, but they don't realize about the problems it could cause. Well, this isn't a problem unless you are having surgery. Or if you are already on a blood thinner. Omega 3 is a blood thinner. I was quite aware that it keeps your blood from clotting and building plaque up in your arteries, but never considered it to be a blood thinner. My surgery had to be delayed till the omega 3 was flushed out from my system. Only a few days, not weeks or months. It was not a serious problem, but it was something to be aware of.
You should always tell your doctor about all the medications you take. Even natural medicines can react with the medications they prescribe. It could be a toxic mixture causing very bad side affects. Best to tell them even if you think you're taking a natural medicine for a symptom which could be a very trivial matter.
Normally, your medicines will be ok, but sometimes, your doctor may have to warn you to avoid an OTC medicine you may be taking. Even Advils and Aleve's are blood thinners. Be careful how much you mix medicines. If you are bleeding way too easily when cut, you may be taking a heavy dosage of blood thinning medications. If preparing for surgery, best to take Tylenol for any aches or pains before or after having a surgery.
If I hadn't told the hospital about taking omega 3, and I had gone ahead with the surgery before flushing it out of my system, I could have had severe bleeding. Possibly needed to receive blood to replace loss of blood. That is something with the scare of AIDS and other diseases found in the blood we really do not want.
Taking omega 3 on a daily basis is wonderful and will improve your health. You may be unaware about the benefits it is giving you as it reduces the possibility of diseases you may have gotten. The thinning of the blood prevents heart attacks, strokes and blood clots. That is the main advantage of taking omega 3 but there are so many other benefits too.
Its high time that you take a stand and improve your life, and all it takes is you taking a daily dosage of omega 3. Hopefully you will never suffer from Macular degeneration of the eyes, a blindness that many older adults get. You may reduce your chances of getting breast or prostrate cancer. Your bones will be healthier and stronger. Alzheimer's may never develop and you could become smarter with the usage of omega 3.
It's simple to get enough of omega 3 in your diet. If you cannot eat fish, you can safely rely on supplements available at the drug store, health food store or your neighborhood grocery store.
Do something for yourself today, check out omega 3 and start yourself off on taking better care of yourself today.
