ibuprofen might reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease

May 1996

You'll hear about reports that ibuprofen might reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Some researchers say that patients taking ibuprofen and similar NSAIDs for 5 years have a 30% lower risk of Alzheimer's...those taking it for 10 years have a 60% lower risk.

This has spawned theories that NSAIDs might help reduce inflammation that's triggered by amyloid deposits in the brain.

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