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18. Gut Health, Kidney Decline & the Truth About Heartburn Meds
If you’re taking a PPI (like omeprazole or the “little purple pill”) to manage heartburn or reflux—and your labs keep getting worse—this episode is for you. Today we uncover the surprising truth about conventional heartburn treatments, the damage they can do to your gut and kidneys, and what you can do to start healing from the inside out.
What You’ll Learn:
How common heartburn drugs (like PPIs) contribute to chronic kidney disease
The link between poor digestion, gut inflammation, and kidney decline
What the research says: real data on how PPI use damages kidney tissue
Natural, functional…
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