http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7380064.stm
Long-term use of ibuprofen may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a large US study reports.
Data from almost 250,000 veterans showed those who used the painkiller for more than five years were more than 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
The study in Neurology reported that some other similar painkillers may also have a protective effect.
Dementia experts said the results were interesting but warned against people taking ibuprofen to reduce their risk.
It is not the first time an association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, and Alzheimer’s disease has been reported but results have been conflicting.
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I have been using Ibuprofen for a long long time. I am a headache sufferer, pressure fronts rock my world. But maybe it was all to help me stave off Alzheimer’s…
Could be good… Could be bad… Who are we to judge?
May 7th, 2008 at 4:12 am
Hmmm … if I recall correctly long time usage of things like Ibuprofen has negative impact on your blood.
May 13th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
I think this can only be judged one way Joe; anything to combat Alzheimer’s is great in my book.