Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Are Acid Blockers Silently Destroying Your Health? - AI Podcast
Jul 9, 2025
Discover the hidden risks of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), linked to increased heart attack rates and chronic kidney disease. Surprisingly, most reflux is caused by too little stomach acid, not too much, making PPIs counterproductive. Learn safe ways to taper off these medications and switch to famotidine, a safer alternative. The journey to restore your digestive health can take months, requiring nutritional support and understanding heartburn symptoms. Join the discussion on reclaiming your health and well-being!
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PPIs Increase Heart Attack Risks
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) cause a 16% increased risk of heart attacks and double cardiovascular death risk even without prior heart disease.
- These drugs suppress stomach acid, worsening reflux caused mainly by too little acid, not excess acid as commonly believed.
PPIs Harm Cardiovascular Health
- PPIs block acid pumps and inhibit nitric oxide production causing blood vessel stiffness and inflammation.
- This leads to easier clot formation, increasing real-world heart attack incidents among long-term PPI users.
PPIs Cause Multi-Organ Damage
- Long-term PPI use causes kidney damage, bone weakening, neurological issues, and higher infection risks.
- This is because acid suppression impairs absorption of critical nutrients and disrupts defenses against pathogens.