Hi this is Oakdale MN chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana and I found this great article in our Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article talks about how the use of acid reflux medications can lead to mineral deficiencies and other more serious health problems.

While often a useful treatment for health conditions, certain medications may lead to a variety of unwanted side effects, including depleting nutrients. In a study published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, researchers found that people who took proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—a common class of drugs used for peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux—were at risk for magnesium deficiency.

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