1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are among the most widely used drugs worldwide, available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and others. Most NSAIDs, with the exception of aspirin, work by inhibiting the activity of a family of enzymes called cyclooxygenases, which drive inflammatory processes. But because these inflammatory processes can be beneficial in some contexts and because the drugs often elicit off-target effects, there are some concerns about their use.&amp;nbsp; In this Aliquot, I describe current recommendations and concerns surrounding NSAID use.&amp;nbsp; (00:00)&amp;nbsp;Introduction (02:58)&amp;nbsp;Daily aspirin use and cardiovascular disease risk (clip from Q&amp;amp;A #9) (07:02)&amp;nbsp;The pros and cons of low-dose aspirin (clip from Q&amp;amp;A #30) (11:43)&amp;nbsp;Aspirin use and metastatic cancer risk (13:46)&amp;nbsp;Aspirin vs other NSAIDs (15:20)&amp;nbsp;Effects of ibuprofen on the kidneys, stomach, and muscles (clip from Q&amp;amp;A #14) (18:52)&amp;nbsp;NSAIDs, heart attack, and stroke (20:04)&amp;nbsp;Alternatives to NSAIDs Get more Aliquots!&amp;nbsp;Become a FMF Premium member and get full access to our members-only podcast, The Aliquot, plus live Q&amp;amp;As with Rhonda, biweekly Science Digest emails, and more. Learn more and sign up at:&amp;nbsp;https://www.foundmyfitness.com/aliquot The Aliquot Preview http://aliquot.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24228864/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/135110448