Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) is used for the treatment of dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Fish oil may affect platelet aggregation by a reduction in arachidonic acid and thromboxane and adenosine diphosphate receptor blockade. Fish oil may also potentially lengthen bleeding times 1) 2) 3).
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