Can Fish Oil Omega 3 Lower Platelets in the USA

Fish oil has been shown to reduce stimulated platelet aggregation and increase bleeding time. In a recent study, Gong et al. showed that omega-3 fatty acids in combination with low-dose aspirin led to a significant reduction in platelet aggregation as measured with Born aggregometry in a mouse model. Can omega-3 reduce platelet count? Omega-3 fatty…

Why Can’t Saltwater Fish Use Ammonium Trapping in the USA

Why is ammonium toxic to fish? Ammonia is toxic to all vertebrates causing convulsions, coma and death, probably because elevated NH4+ displaces K+ and depolarizes neurons, causing activation of NMDA type glutamate receptor, which leads to an influx of excessive Ca2+ and subsequent cell death in the central nervous system. Is ammonium toxic to fish?…