Tylenol , acetaminophen , is in a lot of different drugs
Short term use can still cause signs of liver damage.
Do you take Tylenol when you have pain?
If so, the next time you reach for your bottle of Tylenol, consider this: There is evidence that many people who take maximum doses of this over the counter pain reliever had abnormal livers.
In other words, taking Tylenol as recommended on the bottle can create problems with your liver.
In the study, 40% of participants showed signs of liver damage after just two weeks. [Tweet “Tylenol users 40% of participants showed signs of liver damage after just two weeks”]
Also, the leading ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen, and researchers warned that it’s easy to take more than the maximum daily amount of acetaminophen because its found in other medications that people take routinely.
The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, pointed out that acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure. [Tweet “acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure.”]
So to minimize the risk of damaging your liver, which can happen very quickly, try natural forms of pain relief. Several options are now available in our office or the natural grocery store.
As an example, start taking a high quality fish oil. It has been widely proven to reduce inflammation and should help ease your joint pain.
Just be careful with the over the counter drugs. They can cause some serious problems if they are used too often.
If you have any questions, just email me. I’ll be happy to help you out!
Have a great day!
Dr. Justin Trosclair DC
serving Breaux Bridge, Lafayette, Henderson, Parks, Cecilia 70517, 70506, 70592
