Individuals with bleeding disorders, Factor V Leiden mutations, or those taking birth control should consult a doctor before taking fish oil. — Whalespan
Individuals with bleeding disorders, Factor V Leiden mutations, or those taking birth control should consult a doctor before taking fish oil.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“People who have blood, who are bleeders who have Factor V Leiden mutations or in women who are taking birth control, which can affect blood clotting and things of that sort really should talk to your doctor make sure it's okay for you.”