The Risks of Proton Pump Inhibitors: How acid reflux medication can affect you in the long term

PPIs are powerful antacid drugs used in the treatment of Gastro-oesophageal reflux, providing relief from symptoms such as Regurgitation, Dyspepsia and heartburn. However, as one of the most prescribed drugs in the western world, with millions of people taking them, more studies are finding potential side effects from PPI’s. When the acidic levels in the stomach are reduced it can risk the decrease of diversity in the gut microbiome, leading to diseases such as minimally understood SIBO, with side effects such as digestive discomfort and bloating. In this video Mr Nicholas Boyle explains the potential ramifications of long term PPI use and why people should consider them.

0:00 Introduction
0:55 Who takes PPI's and how do they work?
3:45 How effective are PPI's?
4:44 Long term effects of PPI's
6:35 How conclusive are the current studies linking PPI use to various health risks?
9:42 The types of studies conduction into the risks of PPI's
11:37 What effects do PPI's have on the gut microbiome
14:24 SIBO and treating patients who don't respond to PPI's


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