daft wrote:
...Most of aspirin side effects are amazingly positive except for one I have noticed. If you take a full dose, the same anticoagulant effect you are striving for in the heart can make minor cuts bleed on and on before sealing up. Minor cuts abound when I kayak sail, so I don't take em without need then...
Yes, small cuts that don't quickly stop bleeding are an indication that the aspirin is working as intended as an effective anticoagulant and is protecting your heart. It's a minor inconvenience and far, far better than having a heart attack.
Many studies indicate that taking an 81mg aspirin daily along with two 1200mg fish oil tablets can prevent many heart attacks and save many lives. Of course, always check with your doctor first.