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Do anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen offer the same protections?

• pnw 2y ago
  Allegedly, yes. Unfortunately the side effects for some people are intolerable. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141218141004.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141218141004.h...
  • HumblyTossed 2y ago
    > Unfortunately the side effects for some people are intolerable. Doesn't it increase one's chances for a heart attack?
    • pnw 2y ago
      My understand was the side effects were mostly stomach related, and that in turn is related to a specific gene. In theory people without the gene were far more likely to tolerate ibuprofen. Excessive alcohol use is also an issue. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27092633/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27092633/