The common pain killer, Ibuprofen, may cause you harm later in life if you are taking a dosage similar to high-level athletes.The dosage can lead to a condition often seen in elderly men and can be linked to lower fertility, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The study found that heavy usage "alters human testicular physiology," which results in a disorder called compensated hypogonadism. Taking place in Denmark and France, the study involved 31 adult men under the age of 35. Over a six-week period, the men took 1,200 milligrams of ibuprofen daily. Some men took a placebo instead. Testosterone-producing hormones in the ibuprofen subjects became tied to the amount of ibuprofen in their blood within two weeks. The ratio of the hormones to testosterone dropped, causing compensated hypogonadism. The Consumer Health Products Association "supports and encourages continued research and promotes ongoing consumer education to help ensure safe use of OTC medicines," said Mike Tringales, a spokesman for the association. "The safety and efficacy of active ingredients in these products have been well documented and supported by decades of scientific study and real-world use." Sources: CNN, USA Today
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