Daily Aspirin? Top Task Force Says Stop NOW!

By Jack Taylor Posted November 9, 2021

For as long as I can remember, the mainstream has pounded us with that idea that taking a daily aspirin can shield you against heart attack or stroke. 

So, it’s not shocking that nearly 29 MILLION Americans – many of them seniors – take low-dose aspirin every day in hopes of preventing a serious cardiac issue. 

But the scary part is that many of these folks have NO history (or risk) of heart attack or stroke… and they are doing it WITHOUT a doctor’s advice or knowledge. 

In other words, millions of Americans are taking this risky drug… and they don’t even need it! 

Unfortunately, what they probably don’t know is that taking aspirin is a big NO-NO. 

And if you’re one of the countless older Americans unaware of the dangers of daily aspirin, this latest news is going to be a major eye-opener for you! 

Thanks to multiple studies around aspirin, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) – an independent panel composed of experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine – is now overwhelmingly saying that if you DON’T have a history of heart attack or stroke, you SHOULD NOT be taking daily aspirin just because your reach a certain age. 

Why? 

In a nutshell, the risks of taking a daily aspirin far outweigh any benefits! 

For example, according to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, aspirin for older adults with low risk (and no prior history of heart attack or stroke) are at great risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. 

Another study suggests taking aspirin daily may promote cancer progression and lead to early DEATH among older adults. 

Researchers say aspirin is associated with a 19% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancers that spread. There’s also a 22% higher risk of doctors finding an advanced cancer. 

But if that isn’t enough to make you want to ditch the aspirin, I don’t know what is! 

So, what does this all mean for you? Especially if you’re been taking a daily aspirin for your heart? 

The good news is that there are plenty of heart-healthy supplements out there you can take that are amazing preventatives for heart issues that carry none of the side effects of aspirin.  

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) packs a wallop of heart-healthy benefits. Research has shown that CoQ10 has significant benefits for people with cardiovascular disease including… 

• Reducing risk for repeat heart attacks… 
• Improving outcomes in patients with heart failure… 
• AND, lowering blood pressure and helping combat side effects of pesky statins. 

There’s also magnesium. Magnesium deficits have been linked with a long list of cardiovascular and other disorders… including high blood pressure and sudden cardiac arrest. 

But magnesium helps your heart muscle cells relax by countering calcium, which stimulates contractions. These minerals compete with each other to ensure heart cells contract and relax properly. 

Both CoQ10 and magnesium can be found at your local health food store and many online retailers. 

If you’re currently on an aspirin regimen, be sure to talk with your doctor if you’re thinking about swapping aspirin for a different supplement.