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PPIs and Dementia: Is Your Medication Affecting Your Memory?
One of the dangers from taking PPIs for years is an increased risk for dementia.
What is the mechanism associated with this? We are going to look at 4 different mechanisms.
The first is the creation of a magnesium deficiency.
Magnesium is essential for producing neurotransmitters. GABA is such an example and with low GABA you can experience cognitive dysfunction along with anxiety and insomnia.
Magnesium is anti-inflammatory. If its low oxidative damage occurs to nerve tissue along with reduced blood flow to nerves. Oxidative damage is akin to rust on metal but in your body the damage is to…
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