Millions of people in the United States use medication to manage their heartburn or acid reflux. However, the ubiquity of these drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), unfortunately, doesn’t their guarantee safety. Startling new research has tied PPI use to an increased risk of kidney disease and, potentially, kidney failure. The scientists say that … Continue reading Heartburn drugs can increase the risk of kidney disease and failure by as much as 20% – study
Proton pump inhibitors linked to increased risk of depression due to destructive effects on gut microbiota
New research published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has identified a strong and seemingly causal link between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs for stomach acid reduction and severe depression, which researchers say is probably a result of the way these drugs severely disrupt the gut microbiome. The study’s comparative analysis looked at 2,366 patients who had at … Continue reading Proton pump inhibitors linked to increased risk of depression due to destructive effects on gut microbiota
Heartburn drugs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) linked to sudden death risk
Extended use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a popular type of heartburn drug, dramatically increases the risk of death. This was the conclusion of a team of researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine after analyzing medical data of some 300,000 people. Authors of the study say that their findings indicate the need for … Continue reading Heartburn drugs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) linked to sudden death risk
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 