Fish Oil Vs. Aspirin
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Features
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Fish oil is obtained from fatty fish like salmon, tuna and herring. Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a pharmaceutical.
Function
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Aspirin reduces pain, prevents the recurrence of heart attacks and may save your life in the case of a heart attacks, says the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA notes that fish oil helps heart health by reducing the risk of arrhythmias and lower triglyceride levels.
Side Effects
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Fish oil induces side effects like gas, bloating, belching and bad breath. Aspirin, on the other hand, may cause stomach pains, nausea and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Considerations
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Aspirin should be avoided by people who have bleeding problems and stomach bleeding disorders. Likewise, fish oil should be limited in people who have a bleeding disorder.
Warning
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Talk with your physician about the benefits and risks of taking fish oil and aspirin as supplements. Aspirin and fish oil may increase bleeding if taken together.
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