I'm not an avid aspirin user, but appreciate the measurable improvements to health and wellbeing from ingestion. Some forum members have seemingly had significant problems with aspirin.
In particular, this interpretation of John Vane's research was interesting. Is this theory bunk? I might look at his work myself further, but those with more comprehensive knowledge of aspirin may be helpful.
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In particular, this interpretation of John Vane's research was interesting. Is this theory bunk? I might look at his work myself further, but those with more comprehensive knowledge of aspirin may be helpful.
It was pharmacologist John Vane who discovered the good and bad actions of aspirin. On one hand, he found that it blocks the production of an enzyme known as COX (cycloxygenase). Downstream, this prevents inflammation, swelling, pain and fever. But, he elucidated a risky trade off.
Aspirin also stifles the formation of healing compounds. Crucial for physiological support, they protect the stomach from damage by hydrochloric acid, maintain kidney function and stop internal bleeding. Vane won the Nobel Prize for his work.
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