Is Taking a Daily Over-the-Counter Painkiller Safe Without Plant Fiber to Protect the Stomach Lining
No, taking a daily over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin is not fully safe without stomach support. Up to 70% of long-term NSAID users show stomach lining damage on endoscopy. Soluble plant fiber, such as pectin, can lower that risk, but it is one of several protective tools. Washington Post Executive Summary 1. What Counts … Read more
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