Genes Influence Aspirin's Effect on Dementia
A recent study indicates that taking 100 mg of aspirin daily may reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 70% in individuals carrying a certain genetic makeup related to blood platelet levels. Researchers focused on genetic factors associated with elevated platelet counts, observing that those with this genetic profile were less likely to develop dementia when using aspirin, although there was a noticeable increase in the risk of serious bleeding — 58 cases compared to 29 in the placebo group. The findings suggest that aspirin could be effective in preventing dementia in a specific genetic subset of people, but further studies are needed to confirm these benefits, assess the bleeding risks, and currently, it is not recommended to use aspirin routinely for this purpose.
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