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Does Alcohol Affect DHA?
Amount or timing may matter
The short answer
DHA has anticoagulant properties that combine with alcohol's blood-thinning effect, increasing bleeding risk.
How to arrange timing
Take DHA at least 4 hours from alcohol consumption.
Reference
Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: Examine.com 2024
Important context
The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.