NSAIDs Bad for Bone Growth
Most over-the-counter pain drugs are Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) with the exception of acetaminophen/Tylenol. “Published studies show that most NSAIDs have an adverse effect on osteoblast growth.” Osteoblasts are cells that produce your bone material.
A recent study found that “in general, NSAIDs have an adverse effect on bone tissue and given the routine administration of NSAIDs to individuals requiring bone repair, in which the osteoblast has an essential role, this effect on bone should be borne in mind.”