1.) lipid peroxidation - destruction of polyunsat fats -> membrane damage and increased permeability. 2.) attacking critical proteins that affect ion pumps and transport mechanisms. 3.) fragmenting DNA - causing decreased protein synthesis. 4.) damaging mitochondria - causing the liberation of calcium into the cytosol.
Baby Aspirin May Be Best for Heart. May 8, 2007 -- Baby aspirin may be the best aspirin dose for heart health, according to a new research review. A single pill of baby aspirin contains 81 milligrams of aspirin. That's about a quarter of the 325-milligram dose in an adult aspirin pill. The new research review states that in the U.S., the most commonly prescribed aspirin dose for heart health is 81 milligrams per day. The review shows that aspirin doses greater than 81 milligrams per day haven't been proven better than baby aspirin for the heart and may increase the chances of stomach bleeding.
Aspirin is an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is often used to treat arthritis, toothaches, and other pains aggravated by inflammation. It is also used to treat minor body aches and pains, headaches, and reduce fevers. Aspirin has two major side effects. The first is that it can be stomach irritant. In fact, it can irritate any tissue it comes into contact with (thus chewing aspirin gum is not recommended because it can irritate the gums and mouth).