Can You Take Black Currant Seed Oil and Fish Oil (Omega-3) Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Black Currant Seed Oil contains both GLA and ALA with antiplatelet properties, while Fish Oil provides EPA/DHA which also inhibit platelet aggregation. Combining both stacks blood-thinning effects from multiple omega fatty acid pathways.

How to arrange timing

Monitor for signs of increased bleeding when combining Black Currant Seed Oil with Fish Oil. Consider reducing doses of one or both.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Gajos G et al., Thrombosis Research, 2018; Omega fatty acids and hemostasis

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on 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.