STORY AT-A-GLANCE Commonly prescribed to treat pain, NSAIDs are linked to an increased risk of heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Data show that people with diabetes have twice the risk of heart failure without using NSAIDs, and have a higher risk of chronic low back pain and degenerative lumbar spine disorders, which may increase the potential they use NSAIDs.
Decades of research haven’t supported a correlation between cholesterol and heart disease. Dr. Malcolm Kendrick asserts that there’s a thrombogenic pathology responsible for heart attacks. He recommends avoiding NSAIDs, as they trigger platelet aggregation, making blood clots more likely.
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t function efficiently. Data show that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D can lower complications from, and the risk of, heart failure.
Anti-inflammatory properties of some foods and supplements have demonstrated efficacy similar to diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly prescribed for mild to moderate arthritis. Consider curcumin, frankincense, capsaicin, omega-3 fatty acids, and fermented and cultured foods to help lower inflammation and control pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)1 are used to treat mild to moderate pain. Research2 presented at the European Society of Cardiology in August demonstrated that these over-the-counter pain medications can increase the risk for heart failure in individuals who have Type 2 diabetes….