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Trump Defends Large Daily Aspirin Dose, Citing ‘Psychological Need’
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Firstpost•04-10-2026, 08:48
Trump Defends Large Daily Aspirin Dose, Citing ‘Psychological Need’
- •Donald Trump defends his daily aspirin intake, stating he needs it ‘psychologically’ despite doctors’ advice to reduce the dosage.
- •Trump takes a 386mg Bayer aspirin, significantly higher than the commonly recommended 81mg low dose for heart health.
- •He attributes bruising on his hands to the high aspirin dose, which thins the blood, and has been seen covering the marks with makeup and bandages.
- •Trump argues he has been ‘doing okay for 35 years’ with his current regimen and prefers ‘nice, thin blood’.
- •His physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, confirmed Trump takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily, while the Mayo Clinic states daily aspirin therapy is usually between 75 and 325 milligrams.
Key Questions Answered
President Donald Trump takes a large daily aspirin dose of 325 milligrams, which he refers to as a "monster" dose, while doctors have advised him to lower it to the smaller 80 or 81-milligram option.
Trump stated that he takes the large daily aspirin dose because he has been doing it for 35 years and feels psychologically that he needs it to thin his blood.
Trump has linked his heavy daily aspirin regimen to noticeable bruising on the back of his hands and fingers, which he has sometimes covered with heavy makeup and bandages.
