Antacids
Quick summary of the science :
Stomach acid plays a crucial role in the digestive process, breaking down food and killing harmful bacteria that enter the stomach. This acidic environment is essential not only for digesting proteins and absorbing nutrients like calcium and vitamin B12 but also for overall gastrointestinal health. However, when the discomfort of acid reflux or heartburn strikes, reaching for antacid medications can seem like the quickest and most effective solution.
Antacid medications work by neutralizing stomach acid, providing temporary relief from the symptoms of excessive stomach acidity. While they are effective in the short term, it’s important to recognize that these medications are not intended for prolonged use.
Unlocking vitamin B12 from your dinner takes an acidic twist
It takes a dousing in acid, to pop the lock that keeps the precious vitamin B12 packaged attached to your dinner. Only then can delivery proceed….
Tame the pylori burn with a probiotic fire-fighter
Spanish researchers have found that a strain of “good” bacteria used to produce yoghurt can stop ulcers in mice infected with “the ulcer bug”
Heartburn medications are burning hearts
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) do solve the heartburn problem in the moment, at a price………… an increased risk of having a heart attack.
Bacteria put on raincoats and wellies when visiting you
Bacteria make it through the bad lands of the stomach, by wearing acid resistant raincoats and wellies and on occasion an umbrella inadvertantly given by you.
Squelching the fire of indigestion is burning your bones
A little gastric acid, definitely helps with calcium absorption. If you’re taking a proton pump inhibitor i.e. PPI on a regular basis – your bones are at risk !
If your baby is not spitting up and crying – your baby is NOT NORMAL
After feeding, your baby spits up a big mouthful onto you or the floor. The spitting is followed by CRYING. The spitting and crying is taking its toll on you………………..
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