Why Long-Term PPI Use Can Worsen Digestion and Bloating

Millions of people take proton pump inhibitors daily, unaware that their ‘stomach pill’ may quietly worsen their digestion. TL;DR PPIs reduce stomach acid, which is essential not just for reflux relief but for nearly every step of healthy digestion. Long-term PPI use is linked to poor protein breakdown, impaired mineral absorption (B12, magnesium, iron), and […]