Asprins

> One may as well begin with Krell's letter to uk.people.health:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > Can someone tell me if it's true that taking an asprin everyday brings
> > health benefits? I remember one of my friends telling me it thins your
> > blood. Is this true? Personaly I thought taking an asprin everyday
> > would be bad for you and possibly lead to a dependency.
>
> You should speak to your doctor before considering it. My mother takes
> an aspirin a day, upon recommendation, to prevent heart attack and
> strokes. However, these are EC Aspirin (not normal over the counter
> aspirin) and unless I'm mistaken, I've always believed these to be a
> sort of 'slow-release' version due to the coating.
>
> Regular aspirin, on a daily basis, could cause stomach bleeding, brain
> bleeding, and kidney problems (including failure). Not to mention it
> doesn't mix well with other medicines and supplements. And of course
> many people with other conditions (asthma for example) could have a
> seriously adverse reaction.
> --
> Lee J. Moore
> A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes