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| 08 December 2011
UK Edition |
 Dear Reader,
It's touted as a little daily miracle — the mainstream has long celebrated aspirin as a magic potion for warding off heart attack and death in people with cardiovascular disease.
Of course, we know better than that. For years now, aspirin has been linked to a slew of health problems including fertility problems in the next generation and hearing problems. Then there's the bleeding. Most recently, I told you about more research into the link between aspirin and stomach bleeding.
Previously, I referenced a UK study that found that people taking a daily dose of aspirin had almost twice the risk of stomach bleeding as compared to people who weren't taking aspirin.
Well, what about just a 'little' aspirin? Is there a dose that is low enough to keep the heart healthy without any bleeding risk?
According to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, it looks like the answer is a great big "No."
That study shows that even low-dose aspirin (and we're talking really low — as low as 75 mg daily and up to 325mg daily) increases the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. And if a person is on other heart "protecting" daily treatments like anticoagulants, the risk climbs even higher.
In an ironic "they don't really get it, do they?" twist, doctors are starting to use low-dose aspirin to prevent — you guessed it — GI (and colon) cancer.
So, once again, it looks like there's no winning when you play the aspirin game. The mainstream, of course, won't hear anything of it.
Why put your health in the hands of a drug that gets more and more press for ravaging your body as it "protects" your heart? You can protect your heart without the bleeding risks associated with aspirin.
For example, there's good ol' fish oil. It cuts inflammation and reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death — without any risk of bleeding. Dr Wright recommends at least 1 tablespoon per day. He suggests cod liver oil since it also contains a large helping of vitamin D.
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Q: I'm gearing up for my usual winter battle with horribly dry skin. Lotion only works for a little while, and then the effect fades. What can I do?
Dr Jonathan V. Wright: Since 1973, I've worked with at least one person every week who has dry skin, ranging from just a little to a whole lot. But around eight weeks later, the vast majority of these individuals no longer have any dry skin at all. The solution is usually as simple as adding more essential fatty acids to their diet and supplement regime.
Essential-fatty-acid supplementation for adult skin health starts with a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The best single oil for this purpose presently available is flaxseed oil; however, there are many balanced blends of omega-3/omega-6 EFAs also available.
How much should you use? Quantities can vary from 1 to 2 tablespoons (in a very few cases, 3 tablespoons) daily. To figure out whether your dry skin is due to a higher requirement for EFAs, it's wisest to start by taking 2 tablespoons daily and observing any changes over six to eight weeks. After that time, if your skin is less dry, the quantity can be adjusted accordingly.
Essential-fatty-acid supplements should always be accompanied by vitamin E in the form of mixed tocopherols, 400 to 800 IU daily. In a very few cases, EFAs aren't nearly as effective without a small quantity (2-5 milligrams daily) of biotin. What is...biotin?
Biotin is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins. It is essential to the breakdown of carbohydrates and fat. Foods high in biotin include nuts and green leafy vegetables.
Bear in mind we are not addressing anyone's personal situation and you should rely on this for informational purposes only. Please consult with your own physician before acting on any recommendations contained herein.
Wishing you the best of health,
Andrew Miller
UK Editor
Nutrition and Healing
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Sources:
"Even low-dose aspirin may increase risk of GI bleeding," MedicalXpress (medicalxpress.com)
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