Tylenol’s eerie side effect

Since we spent the first half of this week talking about a few drugs you should avoid—as outlined by the American Geriatric Society…

Let’s turn our focus on one particular drug that the majority of Americans take regularly.

In fact, I guarantee it’s in your medicine cabinet right now. It might even be in your car, purse, or traveling case.

And new research reveals it has a startling side effect…

Skewed view

I’m talking about Tylenol (acetaminophen).

This over-the-counter (OTC) drug helps relieve pain by reducing inflammation.

But, in the process, it wreaks havoc in your body.

In fact, you may have been warned that Tylenol is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S.

Well now, a study suggests it could skew your perception of risk.

Let me explain.

In a small analysis, researchers instructed participants to take 1,000 mg of acetaminophen. (Some were given a placebo pill instead.)

Then, after giving the medication some time to kick in, subjects were asked to rank activities based on perceived risk.

It turns out, those who were given acetaminophen ranked certain scenarios—like bungee jumping off a tall bridge or walking home alone through a high-crime area at night—as less risky when compared to the control group.

And get this… the same results were found after two additional experiments that ranked risk perception after taking acetaminophen (versus placebo).

Study co-author Baldwin Way, an associate professor of psychology, explains: “Acetaminophen seems to make people feel less negative emotion when they consider risky activities—they just don’t feel as scared.”

Safer alternatives

I haven’t taken Tylenol—or Advil, Motrin, etc.—in decades. The risk just isn’t worth it to me… pun intended.

Plus, there’s simply no need when plenty of safe, pain-relieving alternatives are available—including these three supplements (which can be found from any number of online retailers) …

Arnica. This is a homeopathic remedy that works well for acute pain. I recommend 5 tablets under the tongue, five times per day.

MSM. This natural sulfur compound has powerful anti-inflammatory properties—without the organ-damaging side effects. I recommend 2,000 mg, three times per day.

Wobenzyme. This is a unique combination of natural enzymes that help your body deal with ongoing inflammation and/or acute pain. (It’s even used by the Austrian ski team for acute injuries.) I recommend 4 pills, three times per day.

Or, to tackle the root cause of your pain—inflammation—I encourage you to check out my Essential Guide to Combating Inflammation. Click here now to learn more about this comprehensive, online learning tool.

Sources:

“Tylenol side effect: Acetaminophen may cause people to take greater risks.” StudyFinds, 09/09/2020. (studyfinds.org/tylenol-side-effect-acetaminophen-risk-taking/)