Taking ibuprofen once or twice for pain? That's not actually giving you anti-inflammatory benefits. 💊 To truly reduce inflammation, you need higher doses taken consistently for up to 5-7 days. And here's the stomach side effect most people don't know about — it's not the pill irritating your stomach. It's the loss of the protective mucus lining caused by prostaglandin suppression. Your stomach becomes more vulnerable to its own acid. Part 3 covers the kidneys, heart, and liver. Follow for more
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Taking ibuprofen once or twice for pain? That's not actually giving you anti-inflammatory benefits. 💊 To truly reduce inflammation, you need higher doses taken consistently for up to 5-7 days. And here's the stomach side effect most people don't know about — it's not the pill irritating your stomach. It's the loss of the protective mucus lining caused by prostaglandin suppression. Your stomach becomes more vulnerable to its own acid. Part 3 covers the kidneys, heart, and liver. Follow for more
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