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Article: HEARTBURN RELIEVERS FROM SAME FORMULA.(Living Today)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- March 18, 1990
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How do you spell relief? Heartburn sufferers have their choice of a myriad of chewable tablets, fizzing powders and syrupy liquids. Indeed, the task of alleviating America's acid indigestion is nearly a $1- billion-a-year business.
Is one antacid more effective than another?
Recently, the editors of Consumer Reports Health Letter looked at the various over-the-counter products designed to relieve acid indigestion.
While there may be an overwhelming number of products available to choose from, there are basically just four active ingredients. Some antacids use one, others include two or more. Unfortunately, the ingredients that are fastest- ...