Deconstructing Heartburn (GERD)
Deconstructing Heartburn (GERD) By Atom Bergstrom Atom’s Blog What do PPIs (protein pump inhibitors) do for GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)? PPIs change reflux episodes from strongly acidic (less than 4 pH) to weakly acidic (4-7 pH) or weakly alkaline (more than 7 pH), according to Medical Mainstream Meatballs. PPIs make the upsurge…