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[0] Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [1] Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve) [3] Prostaglandins and thromboxane are synthesized from a fatty substance in the brain and muscle tissue that is involved in cellular repair. Some studies suggest that NSAIDs protect against brain atrophy and memory loss in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease by blocking the breakdown of this fatty substance. [2] 
NSAIDs reduce pain and inflammation by preventing the production of prostaglandins and thromboxane, chemical compounds that cause blood vessels to constrict.
Common Prescription Drugs Alter Blood’s Flow - Scientific American
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