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Antacids and Osteoporosis Link.
Jan. 9th, 2007 09:42 amI'm not sure if I posted about this outside of flock since I was discussing my mother's health at the time.
But, a study has been published linking prolonged use (>1 year) of proton pump inhibitors (ie, acid reducers like Nexium) to increased risk of hip fracture and osteoporosis. Earlier studies have also linked chronic use of normal antacids to osteoporosis. It appears interfering with the acidity of the stomach affects how calcium is processed and later absorption.
Jolie Bookspan discusses ways to treat acid reflux without PPIs and also addresses things to do to combat osteoporosis.
But, a study has been published linking prolonged use (>1 year) of proton pump inhibitors (ie, acid reducers like Nexium) to increased risk of hip fracture and osteoporosis. Earlier studies have also linked chronic use of normal antacids to osteoporosis. It appears interfering with the acidity of the stomach affects how calcium is processed and later absorption.
Jolie Bookspan discusses ways to treat acid reflux without PPIs and also addresses things to do to combat osteoporosis.
