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It is important to note that NSAIDs can increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.

Though it sounds very basic, arguably the most important medication to carry is an anti-inflammatory, known in the medical world as NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

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Additionally, sistosterols may help boost the function of the immune system, in particular, during the period after exercise.

Some delegations expressed the view that the level of “other desmethylsterols” in rice bran oil should be deleted from Table 3 and reconsidered by the Committee on Fats and Oils (CCFO) for the following reasons: it was not a significant identity characteristic for the authenticity of rice bran oil, which was adequately determined by the specificdesmethylsterols mentioned in the Table; the methods of analysis were complex and the reference materials were not easily available, which created difficulties especially for developing countries; and, as it appeared from a study that low levels of other desmethylsterols could be found in rice bran oil, the “ND” level included in the current Table was not adequate.

The Delegation of Malaysia, speaking as Chair of the CCFO, recalled that the Committee had agreed on all provisions in the Draft Amendment after detailed discussion and that the level of other desmethylsterols had not been raised in the Committee.

Medical Therapy of Prostatic Symptoms (MTOPS) Trial recently found that using finasteride and doxazosin together is more effective than eitherdrug alone to relieve symptoms and prevent BPH progression.

Numerous plants contain cholesterol-like compounds called sitosterols.

From hop extract, Clarins Laboratories uses components rich in phytosterols, vitamin D precursors, called unsaponifiables.

Avoid aspirin in children (it can cause a potentially fatal liver disease, Reye’s syndrome) but other NSAIDs (eg ibuprofen, diclofenac) and paracetamol are very helpful.