Health & Wellness
Terry Talks Nutrition
by Terry Lemerond
If you’ve ever walked down the aisle
in a drug store, you’ve probably noticed how
many products contain acetaminophen and
ibuprofen. These two pain relievers are some
of the most widely used medicines in the
U.S. Because they’re so prevalent, you might
think they’re perfectly safe. You’d be wrong.
Research over the past few years have called
their safety into question. Acetaminophen
and/or ibuprofen use has been linked to the
following adverse effects:
• Acetaminophen can cause acute liver
failure. In fact, it’s the number one
cause of this condition.
• Using ibuprofen can lead to an
increased risk of heart attack and stroke
even during the first few weeks. Higher
doses and longer use increase the risks.
• High dose ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal bleed ing in as little as three
days of use.
• Acetaminophen combined with alcohol—even light drinking—can increase
the risk of kidney dysfunction.
• Acetaminophen and ibuprofen have
been associated with an increased risk
of hearing loss in men and women.
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• Acetaminophen may blunt your emotions, making feelings of joy or sadness
less intense.
• Consumption of ibuprofen before a
marathon may increase the risk of
adverse effects, including temporary
kidney failure and gastrointestinal
issues.
• Boys born to mothers who use acetaminophen for a week during pregnancy
may have reduced levels of testosterone, a critical hormone for reproductive
health.
• An increased risk of asthma in children who were given acetaminophen
(or Ibuprofen) or whose mothers took
acetaminophen (or ibuprofen) during
pregnancy.
• Using acetaminophen during pregnancy
has been liked to an increased risk of
ADHD in children.
If you are having second thoughts
about your casual use of these pain relievers,
choose a natural NSAID like white willow
bark, boswellia, or curcumin instead.
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