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Article: Your antacids are putting you at risk for thyroid problems and a broken hip.
- Article from:
- Women's Health Letter
- Article date:
- April 1, 2007
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If you're taking that little purple pill, Nexium, for acid reflux--watch out.
If you use Turns or other antacids because some foods don't agree with you--you could be headed for trouble.
I've warned you about the dangers of antacids before. They don't solve heartburn problems. They only treat its symptoms. And they reduce your ability to digest and utilize protein, calcium, magnesium, and iron. This means you could be eating the right foods and still be deficient in one or more of these nutrients. In addition, stomach acid kills off bacteria that can lead to stomach infections (such as H. pylori), which, in turn, can cause stomach ulcers and gastritis.