Research reveals why ibuprofen might stop cancers from developing

Ibuprofen – a member of the family of drugs known as NSAIDs – is one of the most commonly taken non-prescription drugs alongside paracetamol and aspirin and there is evidence to suggest that long-term users could be better protected against prostate cancer, some colon cancers and several other cancers as well. Unlike many drugs ibuprofen […]

Ibuprofen – a member of the family of drugs known as NSAIDs – is one of the most commonly taken non-prescription drugs alongside paracetamol and aspirin and there is evidence to suggest that long-term users could be better protected against prostate cancer, some colon cancers and several other cancers as well. Unlike many drugs ibuprofen can exist in two different forms, known as R- and S-. Only the S-form has anti-inflammatory properties whilst the R-form is inactive. However the body can convert R-ibuprofen into S-ibuprofen through a process known as chiral inversion – something scientists believe may have knock-on benefits in fighting cancer.