Aspirin
( acetylsalicylic acid)
Quick summary of the science :
Aspirin, known chemically as acetylsalicylic acid, is a medication that has been in use for over a century, making it one of the oldest and most well-known pain relievers. Originally derived from compounds found in willow bark—a remedy documented in ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks—modern aspirin was first synthesized in the late 19th century. This breakthrough transformed medicine, providing a reliable and accessible treatment for pain, fever, and inflammation.
Today, acetylsalicylic acid is celebrated not only for its pain-relieving properties but also for its role in preventing cardiovascular events. This dual function as both a pain reliever and a preventive medicine has made it a staple in medicine cabinets around the world, underscored by its inclusion in the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines.
Discover the good, the bad, and the ugly of this famous drug.
The cardiovascular power of a pain killer unplugged
Everyone knows an aspirin a day keeps heart attacks away. Find out how a pain killer manages to combat blood vessel blockage and save the day.
When to take an aspirin to lower your cardiovascular risk
The time of the day, you want to stop platelet MOBBING is FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. To do this, you should be taking aspirin with dinner, NOT breakfast.
Diabetics should dump the baby aspirin since it’s not enough to prevent cardiovascular disease
Low dose aspirin does not prevent cardiovascular disease in diabetics, to get the benefits as a diabetic you need to up the dose.
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