In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the single most dangerous medication that millions of people take every day without realizing the risks: proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed for acid reflux under brand names like Prilosec and Nexium.
You will learn how PPIs suppress stomach acid by up to 99%, why that leads to deficiencies in B12, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, and fat-soluble vitamins, and what two major studies from the UK and Sweden revealed about long-term use and all-cause mortality, cancer, and heart disease.
Dr. Jockers also explains why acid reflux is usually caused by too little stomach acid rather than too much, how H2 blockers compare to PPIs, simple diet and lifestyle fixes to address the root cause, and practical strategies for anyone dealing with a hiatal hernia.
In This Episode:
00:00 PPIs Linked to Mortality
00:14 Podcast Intro and Help
03:03 Most Dangerous Medication
03:54 How PPIs Harm Digestion
06:19 Studies on Long Term Risk
07:15 Nutrient Deficiencies Explained
10:21 Low Acid Causes Reflux
11:54 Safer Meds and Diet Fixes
13:59 Hiatal Hernia Strategies
14:49 Key Takeaway and Wrap Up
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"When people have acid reflux, it's not because they have too much acid. It's because they have too little acid."
~ Dr. Jockers
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