PPI Side Effects Destroying Your Blood Vessels

It seems whenever I turn on my TV these days, there’s Larry the Cable Guy with a quick fix for heartburn. He makes it sound so simple. Just pop a pill, eat all the chili dogs you want, and no more heartburn… at least for a couple of weeks. What Is Heartburn? Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid. It has nothing to do with the heart. But a new study has found a link between proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) — heartburn drugs — and the premature aging of blood vessels. Heartburn Drugs PPI Side Effects Researchers focused on the effects of two PPIs, one of which is Nexium. They found that long-term usage of these drugs had a negative effect on the cells that line the interior of blood vessels.1 Here’s Why That’s Important… Normally, protective endothelial cells produce substances that relax your blood vessels. They create a slick “Teflon” coating inside the vessels. This protects your heart and vital organs by preventing plaque or blood clots from sticking to blood vessels and forming blockages. When waste builds up in your body, it hampers the ability of cells to protect your blood vessels. Instead of Teflon, your blood vessels become more like Velcro. The plaque and blood clots begin to stick. When this happens, you’re at a greater risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and dementia. And that’s not all the researchers found. PPIs also affect lysosomes. Those are acid-producing cells in you...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Heart Health Source Type: news