Why is Aspirin encouraged but Ibuprofen is harmful?
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They're both NSAIDs so wondering what the difference is between the two. I had tooth issues the past 2 years and was taking Ibuprofen on and off, and after a little while it would bother my stomach
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links/hyperlinks in order:
https://academic.oup.com/ehjcvp/article/3/2/100/2739709?login=false
https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/harmless-painkillers-associated-with-increased-risk-of-cardiac-arrest
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/mar/15/ibuprofen-sale-restrictions-study-increased-cardiac-arrest-risk
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/apr/27/should-i-stop-taking-ibuprofen-heart-attack-stroke-paracetamol
https://academic.oup.com/ehjcvp/article/3/2/69/3071698?login=false
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/sep/28/common-painkillers-linked-to-increase-risk-of-heart-failure-bmj-finds -
All NSAIDs except aspirin damage mitochondria. It's probably one of the most researched drugs for longevity.
Aspirin increases metabolic rate (AMPK, PGC-1a, uncoupling, some studies say it increases T3).
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@izkrov awesome thank you
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@TexugoDoMel Perfect, this is what I was looking for, thanks!
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also consider reading Peat's article on aspirin which discusses the benefits of aspirin as well as the marketing scheme behind the rise in ibuprofen. Aspirin, brain, and cancer.
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