Chances are excellent that you've probably said something
like this many times in the past:
"Mexican food tonight? Yikes-better have the Tums ready!"
Commercials for antacids joke about people getting
indigestion (remember the one with the guy groaning, "I
can't believe I ate the whooole thing"?) and then show
the smiles and instant relief from the antacid.
But in reality taking antacids is the worst thing you can
do.
Here's why:
Antacids typically contain one or more of these ingredients:
- Calcium carbonate (the same kind found in calcium
supplements)
- Aluminum salts
- Magnesium salts (think Milk of Magnesia)
- Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
They all neutralize your stomach acid, and that is problem
number 1. It might feel nice in the moment, but it's very,
VERY bad.
Because your stomach needs acid to break down proteins
(and to do other things which I'll talk about below). So
if you take away the acid, you take away your body's
ability to digest your food.
And that's NEVER good.
The physical cost of antacids
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The effects of this come out in different ways depending
on your antacid of choice:
Aluminum salts dissolve slowly in your stomach and cause
constipation.
Magnesium salts act quicker and lead to diarrhea.
Bicarbonate of soda releases carbon dioxide gas and causes
burping and belching.
Calcium carbonate antacids (like Tums or Rolaids) are the
type that is most touted by the pharmaceutical companies.
After all, you get some much-needed calcium with your
antacid. That's great, right?
Nope.
First of all, when you stop your digestion with antacids,
your body can't effectively absorb nutrients anyway. So
don't think your bones are staying strong and osteoporosis-
free from Tums. They are not.
Calcium carbonate acts quickly like magnesium salts, but
stays around and neutralizes stomach acid for a long period
of time. So that means it can cause either constipation OR
diarrhea.
What makes this scenario even worse is that calcium
carbonate antacids like Tums and Rolaids are like candy--
chewable and fruit or mint-flavored. So people tend to
overuse them, compounding the damage they're causing.
But wait-there's more going on here:
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Now, in addition to bringing your digestion to a
screeching halt and hampering your body's ability to absorb
nutrients, antacids cause even more harm.
When they neutralize your stomach acid, they raise the pH
in your stomach from about 2 (very acidic) to between 3 and
4. That might not seem like a big change, but it wipes out
99% of your stomach acid.
This is bad because, in addition to breaking down food,
your stomach acid also acts as a natural protective barrier
for your body. Every day you take in foods and
environmental toxins that have the potential to make you
very ill or even kill you.
But they don't, because stomach acid usually destroys
these dangerous invaders...but if the stomach acid isn't
there, the harmful microorganisms have the "run of the
house." And that can mean disaster.
Also, when you so drastically change your stomach's pH,
you also completely upset the natural balance of flora in
your intestines.
In other words, antacids are murder--literally--on the
beneficial probiotic bacteria in your gut.
Without a healthy population of beneficial bacteria in
your gut, you're susceptible to digestive problems,
infections of all kinds, food allergies and leaky gut
syndrome. (This is where your intestinal wall becomes
porous and toxins can seep out all over your body.)
What about PPIs and H2 Blockers?
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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 Blockers are no better.
Instead of neutralizing your stomach acid, they stop your
body from being able to produce or secrete it.
But you're still left with the same problems as with
antacids because your stomach acid is not there doing its
important jobs.
And to boot, long-term use of PPIs causes up to a 59%
increased risk of hip fracture. This is because PPIs
reduce the ability of your bones to absorb calcium.
The perfect solution
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Instead of taking antacids and playing Russian roulette
with your health, doesn't it make sense to eliminate the
need for antacids to begin with? And while you're at it,
help counteract the harm that's been done if you've been a
Tums-popper for a long time?
Here's what to do:
Step 1- Get Great Taste No Pain now. If you have it,
follow the advice in it.
If you frequently have indigestion or have been diagnosed
with a digestive problem, you MUST start eating foods that
will make your body more alkaline -- You must. It's not a
should. It's a must. And that is exactly what I show you
how to do in Great Taste No Pain.
- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
When you stop eating foods that don't digest well
together, and limit foods that, all by themselves are acid
forming:
-- heartburn will go away (no more sleeping propped up
on pillows!)
-- diarrhea and constipation disappear (regular BMs
every single day)
-- No more stomach bloating
-- AND you won't need to take antacids anymore!
Step 2- Take a medical-grade, multi-strain probiotic
I recommend Blue Rock Holistics' Super Shield.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/pross.asp
because it was formulated to address a wide variety of
problems and is made to medical-grade standards.
Super Shield will help you rebound from years or even
decades of antacid use, as well as counteract years of an
acid-forming diet feeding the harmful bacteria in your gut.
It will help to build up and maintain your supply of
friendly bacteria, beef up and balance your immune system
and strengthen your colon wall.
Plus it can help maintain a critical balance of good
bacteria over bad, no matter what toxins, stresses,
medications or bad food choices might come your way.
Great Taste No Pain and Super Shield are the perfect
combination for outstanding digestive health.
Follow this advice and soon you'll be saying bye bye to
your antacids -- for GOOD!
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PS: Great Taste No Pain has eliminated Julia's acid
reflux and more:
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Dear Sherry:
Great Taste No Pain has cured my indigestion, acid reflux
and explosive diarrhea in less than a week!
I followed your program for two weeks and everything was
great. Then I went off the program for a few days to see
what would happen and all my problems were back.
Great Taste No Pain works and is awesome. I will stick
with this program!
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advice and are for educational purposes only. If you are
experiencing health challenges, always consult your doctor
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