How Your Heartburn Medication Can Actually Make Things Worse

Heartburn medications are the third top selling drug in America and a whopping 44% of Americans experience heartburn at least once per month (1). With that said, it’s clear that heartburn or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), is a huge problem in the United States.

But are heartburn medications the right solution?

Most heartburn drugs act by blocking the acid production in your stomach. These drugs are called proton pump inhibitors.

But what most people don’t know is that acid-blocking drugs are a double-edged sword.

The problem with these drugs is that your body actually needs acid to stay healthy.

Since stomach acid has been given …read more