Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid Options
Millions of Americans take these anti-acid blocking drugs hoping they will save them from the discomfort of heartburn and acid reflux. For years the purple pill (Prilosec) was the best selling prescription drug in the world! But how many people would take this if they knew that it was... hollowing out their bones?
In a randomized double-blind study, the GOLD standard" of medical research, this hugely hyped drug was found to cause a 41% to 61% drop in calcium absorption.
What this means for the end user of these types of products is that you can faithfully take your calcium supplements and end up with crippling osteoporosis. The results of this study are sited in JAMA or the American Journal of Medicine. This really should come as no surprise said Dr. James Balch, "You need acid in your stomach to digest your calcium. This means that even taking TUMS for calcium is a bad idea."
Earlier in this year, the FDA warned that these drugs can deplete magnesium levels. The FDA stated that: "PPI drugs result in low serum magnesium levels and can result in serious adverse events including: muscle spasm (tetany); irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias); and convulsions (seizures)
Dr. Allen Spreen, M.D. wrote an eye-opening article in the Boston Globe Magazine warning people of Prilosec health risks. He said, "That drug stripped misery from the lives of millions and became the world's best-selling prescription drug and the number one medication prescribed for seniors - taking in $6 Billion a year. Prilosec is so good, and patients so attached to it, that doctors jokingly call it 'purple crack'."
Dr.Spreen went on to say that the solution to Acid Reflux and Heartburn is "ridiculously simple (and cheap) using readily available supplements that work in 2/3's of the cases."
These two supplements are a good Probiotic ( we are not talking about Activia Yogurt here okay which is not effective in delivering enough friendly bacteria to lower gut) and Digestive Enzymes.
Shaklee Corporation makes one of the best probiotics called OptiFlora and one of the best Digestive Enzymes call EZ-Gest:
Optiflora Probiotic Complex utilizes patented triple layer encapsulation technology, is designed to provide live delivery of probiotics to the large intestine, where they provide the greatest benefit.
EZ-Gest offers as-needed relief from incomplete digestion of foods. Alleviates discomfort such as gas and bloating. The ingredients in EZ-Gest support digestion of fat, protein, and carbohydrates including lactose. 
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