The harmful effects of Acetaminophen (such as in Tylenol) and non-steroidal pain relief drugs (NSAIDs)

There have been many recent news articles related to the harmful effects that Acetaminophen (such as in Tylenol), and non-steroidal pain relief drugs (NSAIDs) can cause to the kidneys, liver and stomach.

According to the FDA, Acetaminophen alone has been linked to 56,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and 458 deaths during the 1990s. In 2007, a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that the pain relief medication was also the likely cause of 1,600 acute liver failures each year. One of the biggest reasons for these devastating results has been due to over-dosing of Acetaminophen since it is widely used in pain relief, while also present in cold medications and prescription drugs. People will take these various drugs together, not realizing the toxic overdose of active ingredient they are receiving.

The risks from long term use of NSAIDs can cause life-threatening ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding -- and this becomes an even a greater risk with age. Some NSAIDs may cause increased risk for heart attacks or strokes, and cause serious complications for people on heart failure medications. NSAIDs are known for exacerbating high blood pressure problems, impairing kidney functions, and causing hazardous or toxic effects when combined with the use of other medications.

We have attached several supporting articles to give you more valuable information regarding the harmful pain medications that most people have in their medicine cabinets (and do not think twice about taking!).

StayActiv, a natural pain relief product, serves as an alternative to these harmful, yet familiar pain killers. StayActiv offers the same relief in pain and inflammation as more common pain meds, but without harmful side effects to one's kidneys, liver or stomach as is typical with acute or chronic use of acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other dangerous pain relief meds. Because StayActiv has natural ingredients and is non-toxic, there is no concern when used with most prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications.

The Danger of Daily Aspirin (Wall Street Journal)

Q&A: What is the bottom line on taking acetaminophen? (USA Today)

Taking Pains With a Painkiller (Wall Street Journal)

FDA Advisors vote to take Vicoden, Percocet off market (CNN)

StayActiv - A Healthy Pain Relief Alternative to NSAIDs(Project Swole)

NSAIDs are Pain, Brain and Muscle Growth Killers (Project Swole)

No to NSAIDS Training Conditioning (StayActiv.com)

Anti-inflammatory drugs don't cut dementia risk, they raise it (USA Today)

Investigation into Supplement Contamination Levels...US Market (HFL Report)

Choices and More Choices (Training and Conditioning.com)

Another Reason to Avoid NSAIDs (Muscle and Fitness)

FDA Warns of OTC Pain Relief Use(About.com)