Here s why. . . Antacids neutralize stomach acid, which can ease discomfort. And, since ulcers may be caused by excess stomach acid, short-term use of antacids for them may make some sense. But most indigestion comes from faulty digestion, including lack of sufficient digestive juices and stomach acid. So the solution for chronic heart-burn or indigestion is not continued use of antacids but finding the cause with the help of your care provider.
Many antacids contain lots of salt, which can elevate blood pressure.
In addition, calcium carbonate antacids may not be an appropriate calcium source for some people. We need acid to absorb calcium, and since antacids neutralize some of the acid, they potentially reduce calcium absorption. When inulin from the raisins ferments in the colon, beneficial bacteria grow, and harmful bacterial growth is limited, explains Julie Jones, Ph.D., licensed nutritionist and college professor of nutrition. Thus, inulin fermentation creates conditions that promote healthy colon cell growth and that helps prevent growth of abnormal cells that may lead to disease. Recommended daily intake levels of inulin have yet to be established.