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In this episode of Chemistry For Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the science behind ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. They discuss the role of prostaglandins in inflammation, how ibuprofen inhibits the cox enzyme to reduce pain, and the body's natural immune response. They also share personal anecdotes about meeting listeners, their favorite types of ibuprofen, and explore plans for future episodes about other pain relievers.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote

01:00 Meet the Hosts

01:11 Exciting Announcements

02:46 Listener Shoutout

05:41 Understanding Pain and Inflammation

06:48 The Role of Prostaglandins

14:38 How Ibuprofen Works

18:15 Personal Experiences with Pain

21:16 Preview of Next Episode

22:10 Understanding Pain and Inflammation

23:07 The Role of Prostaglandins

24:50 Enzymes and Their Functions

27:11 How Ibuprofen Works

35:11 Personal Experiences with Ibuprofen

40:42 Supporting the Show and Final Thoughts

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4276492/


2. https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TPWKY-Episode-29-Aspirin.pdf


3. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/ibuprofen/4011375.article


4. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/bi010045s?ref=article_openPDF


5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4355401/ 6. Garret & Grisham Biochemistry Textbook

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