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Refluxter vs. Gaviscon Advance: An Expert Comparison of Alginate-Based Reflux Support
Nov 20, 2025

Refluxter vs. Gaviscon Advance: An Expert Compa...

A clear, evidence-based comparison of Refluxter and Gaviscon Advance. Understand how sodium alginate raft formation works and how the products differ in reflux support.

Nov 20, 2025

Refluxter vs. Gaviscon Advance: An Expert Comparison of Alginate-Based R...

A clear, evidence-based comparison of Refluxter and Gaviscon Advance. Understand how sodium alginate raft formation works and how the products differ in reflux support.

Bad Taste After Antacids? Causes, Fixes & Safe Relief
Oct 04, 2025

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...

Oct 04, 2025

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 Use
Oct 03, 2025

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,...

Oct 03, 2025

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
Oct 02, 2025

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...

Oct 02, 2025

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 Says in 2025
Sep 26, 2025

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....

Sep 26, 2025

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 Avoid
Sep 25, 2025

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...

Sep 25, 2025

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...