In this episode, Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. answers, “What do we do about acid reflux?” He briefly describes what causes acid reflux and the motivation behind the commonly prescribed proton-pump inhibitor (PPI). The doctor then moves forward, giving the details of two studies which show a strong correlation between elderly patients taking a prescribed PPI and the development of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Among the general concerns and effects of PPIs, the doctor explains: incidental mal-nutrition, c. difficile, the buildup of beta-amyloid proteins, and glial cell acid. Lastly, he touches on natural alternatives to PPIs available at the Welcome to Health Center.
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