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GERD/Acid Reflux Meds Linked to Dementia.

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Aug 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023

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Around one in five people in the West suffer from gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux, where acid from the stomach escapes into the oesophagus – the pipe that carries food from the mouth – causing a burning sensation. 

 

Scientists have discovered a new link between common acid reflux medications and dementia. A recent study found that people who took drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for more than 4.4 years had a 33% higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia.  In addition, long-term use has been linked in previous studies to a higher risk of stroke, bone fractures and chronic kidney disease.

 

My mom always said "fight fire with fire."  Stir 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water. Drink it before meals.

 

For occasional acid reflux (heart burn), most doctors recommend chewable TUMS Antacid tablets containing Calcium Carbonate USP (1000 Mg) which also promotes healthy bones & teeth. If you're taking other medications, always check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator

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Aug 11, 2023 Aug 11, 2023

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Also helps if after you eat meals, you don't lie down and then fall sleep. Digest sitting up or do an activity. Don't eat right before you go to bed. You need some time to digest properly. Also I find that if you wear something like underwear or pants that are too tight for your waist, that also promotes acid reflux.

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Sep 05, 2023 Sep 05, 2023

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That's why it is a good idea to have the main meal in the middle part of the day, and not in the early evening, as a lot of Western countries do.

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Sep 05, 2023 Sep 05, 2023

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Acid reflux can be caused by a variety of factors including:

  • crash dieting,
  • fasting,
  • foods high in acid/fat/spices.
  • side effects from other medications,
  • physical malformation or disability.

 

Aloe Vera Juice is reported to be very good when consumed 20–30 minutes before meals. Aloe Vera helps soothe the esophagus and stomach lining before the meal triggers acid reflux symptoms.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator

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