Low Dose Aspirin Leads to Even More Ulcers than Thought

Low dose daily aspirin is a frequent prescription for the prevention of heart attack and stroke. While it is very well known that aspirin causes ulcers, a new study shows that aspirin causes even more ulcers than thought. . . . 

When 187 people on low dose aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke were examined, there was an ulcer rate of an astounding 28%. Natural alternatives to aspirin for preventing heart attack and stroke include bromelain, Ginkgo biloba, garlic, omega 3 essential fatty acids and vitamin E.

• Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2205;22:795-801)