Can You Take Glucosamine and Fish Oil (Omega-3) Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Glucosamine may have mild anticoagulant properties. Combined with fish oil's blood-thinning effects, bleeding risk may slightly increase.

How to arrange timing

Generally safe at standard doses. Monitor for unusual bruising if taking high doses.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Examine.com

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.