Are Acid Blocking Drugs Safe?
Channel: NutritionFacts.org
Date: 2018-10-29

Do the benefits outweigh the risks for acid blocker drugs (proton pump inhibitors like Nexium/Prilosec/Prevacid)? What about baking soda?

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