An asprin a Day

Aspirins action as a blood thinner has been shown to reduce the rate of heart attacks, strokes and related deaths. This can be credited to aspirins ability to prevent blood from clotting, thereby preventing these events.

Other Benefits of aspirin:

*A recent study suggests as many as one percent of air travelers suffer from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to prolonged sitting during long flights. Its been suggested that a low-dose aspirin taken before traveling any distance longer than four hours can reduce the potential for DVT.

*The National Heart Foundation reports that patients who took low-dose aspirin had a 26% reduction in the risk of a nonfatal heart attack, 25% reduction in the risk of stroke and 13% reduction in the risk of death compared to similar patients who didnt take aspirin.

*The latest advancement in aspirin involves a no-swallow tablet that dissolves through the mouth, thus reducing the risk of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding.

*Aspirin may reduce the risk of heart disease in individuals with diabetes.

*Aspirin prevents heart attacks and strokes by blocking platelets from forming blood clots. Its anti-inflammatory properties may also play a role in preventing cancer.

*Studies find that aspirin taken during a heart attack reduces the risk of death by 23%. In the event a heart attack or stroke does occur, taken immediately, aspirin can reduce their severity.

*Evidence is rapidly growing that shows aspirin can slow the progression of colon cancer.

*Population-based studies report that an aspirin a day will either slow the progression or even prevent dementia, such as Alzheimers disease.

*There is some evidence that aspirin may increase gall bladder motility and thus be effective in treating gall bladder disease.

*An Australian study suggests that aspirin may guard against severe periodontal disease by protecting the fibers and ligaments around the teeth.


In some cases, large doses of aspirin typically found in over the counter aspirin products can cause stomach discomfort or gastrointestinal bleeding. For this reason, a low dose, fast absorbing aspirin product is recommended.


Characteristics to look for in a fast absorbing, low dose aspirin:


*Look for a product that dissolves in the mouth instead of the stomach. This allows the aspirin to enter the blood stream within three to five minutes versus the 30 minutes to an hour for regular aspirin, quickly inhibiting platelet aggregation (blood thinning).

*An acceptable dosage for low dose aspirin is about 81 milligrams.

*Look for a sugar free product that can be safely used by diabetics.

*50% of regular low dose aspirin users do not receive noteworthy blood thinning benefits. Make sure your product claims exceptional anti-clotting cardio protection.


**An Apple (now also an Asprin) a day, keeps the doctor away!**