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Fish Oil and Ginger Extract, a caution.
Both reduce platelet aggregation, so the combination can additively increase bleeding tendency, especially with concurrent anticoagulants.
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- Substances
- Fish Oil and Ginger Extract
- Pair type
- Caution
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Caution · Emerging evidence
Caution
What is happening. Both reduce platelet aggregation, so the combination can additively increase bleeding tendency, especially with concurrent anticoagulants.
Mechanism. Ginger gingerols inhibit thromboxane A2 mediated platelet aggregation while fish oil omega-3s shift eicosanoid production away from pro-aggregatory thromboxane A2, producing potentially additive antiplatelet effects.
Recommendation. Usually fine at typical doses, but monitor for easy bruising or bleeding and discontinue before surgery. Use caution if on blood thinners.
Sources (2)
- Marx W et al. The Effect of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on Platelet Aggregation: A Systematic Literature Review. PLoS One. 2015;10(10):e0141119. PMID 26488162
- Javaid M et al. Bleeding Risk in Patients Receiving Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024;13(10):e032390. PMID 38742535
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both Fish Oil and Ginger Extract are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
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