Does Aspirin Inhibit Iron Absorption? Unpacking the Mechanisms of Iron Imbalance
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Recent clinical studies have shown that older adults taking a daily low-dose aspirin were approximately 20% more likely to develop anemia compared to those on a placebo, even when accounting for major bleeding events. This suggests the impact of aspirin on iron levels extends beyond the well-known risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, addressing the deeper question of how and why does aspirin inhibit iron absorption.
