How Many Mg Of Buffered Aspirin Can I Take At Once?
Previously, only men with a risk of 10 percent or greater of developing heart disease within 10 years were thought to benefit from aspirin therapy. A new study from the University of North Carolina has found that men with a risk of 7.5 percent or greater also benefit. Statins are best reserved for those with a risk of 10 percent or greater, researchers said.
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