Published December 1, 2008
This Natural Solution to Acid Reflux Is Safer
and Less Expensive Than Antacids
When most people have acid reflux, they typically turn to over-the-counter or prescription antacids. These block the production of irritating stomach acids and stop stomach and chest pain. But they’re a poor solution — especially the popular Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), which include Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid. PPIs may relieve your heartburn and other symptoms, but they have side effects you want to avoid.
me of the side effects from PPIs are merely uncomfortable and annoying, like headaches, diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Others are more serious, like pneumonia, arthritis, kidney inflammation, osteoporosis, and hip fractures. Don’t exchange one health problem for another.