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Key Takeaways
New research supports a recent change in thinking about dailyaspirintherapy to prevent heart disease.
Heres what experts say about taking daily aspirin, and the risks and benefits of doing so.
What Is Low-Dose Aspirin?
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The small benefit was offset by an increased risk of bleedingespecially in patients over 60.
Weinrauch added that stroke and heart attack rates have not increased since the USPSTF updated its recommendations.
Why Does Aspirin Cause Anemia and Iron Loss?
While it can work for this purpose, there are also some consequences of taking aspirin.
What Is Anemia?
Hemoglobinis a molecule containing iron.
Its found in red blood cells and its job is to carry oxygen to the bodys tissues.
Normal hemoglobin ranges levels are:
A low hemoglobin level means a person has anemia.
Your provider might want you to take these medications in combination with, or instead of, aspirin.
Should You Take Daily Aspirin?
Aspirin is still an important medication for people who have already hada heart attack or stroke.
Your doctor will likely want you on a low-dose aspirin every day.
You should also see your provider regularly so they can check your hemoglobin and iron levels.
If they get low, you may need to take asupplementto prevent anemia.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.Final recommendation statement.
Aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease: preventive medication.
Department of Health and Human Services.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.Talk with your doctor about taking aspirin to prevent disease.
