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Reflux Relief: Are You Taking the Safer Option?
I'm frequently asked if H2 blockers are safer than PPIs.
Let's take a look.
To review the dangers of PPIs first, they are associated with the following:
Nutrient deficiencies
Gut microbiome disruption
Infections
Depression and Anxiety
Loss of libido
Kidney problems
Osteoporosis
Stroke, heart attack risk
Stomach cancer, and more...
H2 blocks work by this mechanism: They block histamine-induced acid secretion in your stomach. Histamine triggers your stomach cells (parietal cells) to release acid by activating H2 receptors. These drugs block that mechanism.
H2 blockers are less potent than PPIs…
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