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Bad Taste After Antacids? Causes, Fixes & Safe ...
A bitter/metallic taste after antacids is often reflux itself, medication side effects, or dry mouth. Fix fast: time doses with meals, switch formula, hydrate, improve oral care, elevate bed, avoid...
Bad Taste After Antacids? Causes, Fixes & Safe Relief
A bitter/metallic taste after antacids is often reflux itself, medication side effects, or dry mouth. Fix fast: time doses with meals, switch formula, hydrate, improve oral care, elevate bed, avoid...
Raft-Forming Alginate: Mechanism, Safety & Best...
Raft-forming alginate is a seaweed-derived compound that reacts with stomach acid (and bicarbonate) to form a buoyant “raft” that caps the post-meal acid pocket and blocks reflux. It works locally,...
Raft-Forming Alginate: Mechanism, Safety & Best Use
Raft-forming alginate is a seaweed-derived compound that reacts with stomach acid (and bicarbonate) to form a buoyant “raft” that caps the post-meal acid pocket and blocks reflux. It works locally,...
Seaweed Alginate: Uses, Safety, Dosage & Picks
Seaweed alginate is a brown-algae polysaccharide that forms a floating “raft” with bicarbonate and calcium to block reflux, including gaseous pepsin. It acts locally (not systemically), works for GERD/LPR, is...
Seaweed Alginate: Uses, Safety, Dosage & Picks
Seaweed alginate is a brown-algae polysaccharide that forms a floating “raft” with bicarbonate and calcium to block reflux, including gaseous pepsin. It acts locally (not systemically), works for GERD/LPR, is...
PPIs and Dementia: What the Evidence Really Say...
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been linked to dementia in some studies, but newer genetic research shows no proven cause-and-effect. Still, long-term use carries risks like B12 and magnesium deficiencies....
PPIs and Dementia: What the Evidence Really Says in 2025
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been linked to dementia in some studies, but newer genetic research shows no proven cause-and-effect. Still, long-term use carries risks like B12 and magnesium deficiencies....
Natural Antacid Remedies: What Works, What to A...
Use bananas, ginger, chamomile, skim milk/yogurt, baking soda (short-term), aloe vera (formulated), DGL licorice, and sodium alginate “raft” therapy. Elevate your head, eat smaller meals, avoid triggers, and see a...
Natural Antacid Remedies: What Works, What to Avoid
Use bananas, ginger, chamomile, skim milk/yogurt, baking soda (short-term), aloe vera (formulated), DGL licorice, and sodium alginate “raft” therapy. Elevate your head, eat smaller meals, avoid triggers, and see a...
PPI Alternatives: Alginate, H2, PCAB, Diet, Tips
Alternatives to PPIs include alginate “raft” therapy, famotidine, the PCAB drug vonoprazan, antacids, diet/lifestyle changes, and targeted botanicals. Below: quick picks, when to use each, step-by-step tapering, and capsule-based alginate...
PPI Alternatives: Alginate, H2, PCAB, Diet, Tips
Alternatives to PPIs include alginate “raft” therapy, famotidine, the PCAB drug vonoprazan, antacids, diet/lifestyle changes, and targeted botanicals. Below: quick picks, when to use each, step-by-step tapering, and capsule-based alginate...