Getting To The Root Of And Getting Rid Of Heartburn And Reflux
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Episode Highlights
Long-Term Effects
highlights the adverse long-term effects of acid-blocking medications. These drugs can lead to nutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin B12 and calcium, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and other health issues 1. Additionally, they can cause irritable bowel syndrome and bacterial overgrowth, swapping one gastrointestinal problem for another 1. Mark Hyman emphasizes that these medications are often prescribed without considering their long-term consequences 2.
These drugs have serious side effects that we've now uncovered.
--- Mark Hyman
Medication Dependency
explains how patients can become dependent on acid-blocking medications. These drugs can create a rebound effect, where stopping the medication leads to increased acid production and worsened symptoms 4. Mark Hyman5.
Basically, they create a drug that makes you addicted to it.
--- Mark Hyman