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mell
2020 Jul 26, 9:59am
The problem with all acid reducers is that stomach acid is necessary for the body/digestion/intestines to function, it actually keeps harmful bacteria, virus and fungi (many people on acid reducers deveiop candida) in check. Acid reflux is a problem of flux, not of excessive stomach acid. It's logical that you increase your chances for any kind of long-term diseases incl. cancer if you suppress stomach acid. i would never recommend to anyone taking a pharma grade long-term acid reducer.
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Tenpoundbass
2020 Jul 26, 10:03am
Tenpoundbass
2020 Jul 26, 10:03am
This used to be my go to Antacid before my Italian Deli closed down and I can't get it. It was pricey but made a great effervescent concoction.
Now I use Picot because it's readily available in many stores.
When I'm out of that, I make my own I mentioned in the OP.
Now I use Picot because it's readily available in many stores.
When I'm out of that, I make my own I mentioned in the OP.
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mell
2020 Jul 26, 10:25am
Good stuff - Tums are ok as well as their active ingredient calcium carbonate is a precursor for sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Not as good as the stuff above but not damaging like the acid reducers.
I always wondered what in the fuck was wrong with people that they would shove expensive pharmaceuticals down their gut, when a simple solution of 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda and 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin C in an 8 ounce glass of water has knocked out every indigestion, heart burn, upset stomach and hangover queasy felling I've ever had.