Aspirin is a well-known medicine used to relieve pain and lower fevers. Many people also take it for heart health, especially to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Because of this, some have wondered if aspirin could also help prevent high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Hypertension is very common and can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. That’s why it’s so important to find ways to prevent it. At first, aspirin looked promising because it thins the blood and lowers the risk of clots, which are linked to heart problems.
Some early research showed that low-dose aspirin could help prevent high blood pressure in certain groups—especially pregnant women at risk for a condition called preeclampsia. This condition causes high blood pressure during pregnancy and can be dangerous for both mother and baby. In these cases, aspirin seemed to help.
But when it comes to preventing high blood pressure in the general public, the research is less clear. Many studies have looked at this question, and the results don’t all agree.
Some show small benefits, while others show no effect at all. Because of this, most experts now say aspirin should not be used just to prevent high blood pressure in people who are otherwise healthy.
In fact, for people without a history of heart problems or stroke, taking aspirin every day could do more harm than good. It increases the risk of bleeding in the stomach and intestines, which can be serious. That’s why newer medical guidelines no longer recommend aspirin as a way to prevent high blood pressure for most people.
Instead, doctors focus on healthy habits to keep blood pressure in a safe range. These include eating a healthy diet, staying active, keeping a healthy weight, drinking less alcohol, and not smoking. These lifestyle changes have been proven to help prevent and manage high blood pressure.
If someone already has heart disease or is at high risk, aspirin might still be helpful. But it’s important to talk to a doctor before starting it. Everyone’s health is different, and the benefits and risks of aspirin can vary from person to person.
This shift in thinking about aspirin shows how medical advice can change over time. As scientists do more research, we learn more about what really works. It also shows the value of personalized care—what helps one person may not be the best choice for another.
In summary, while aspirin can be a lifesaver for some people with heart conditions, it’s not a cure-all. For most people, preventing high blood pressure still comes down to healthy living. And as always, decisions about medicine should be made with the help of a healthcare provider.
If you care about high blood pressure, please read studies that early time-restricted eating could help improve blood pressure, and coconut sugar could help reduce blood pressure and artery stiffness.
For more information about blood pressure, please see recent studies about added sugar in your diet linked to higher blood pressure, and results showing plant-based foods could benefit people with high blood pressure.
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