Some of the newest research is focusing on individuals over the age of 50.  These individuals known as the “Baby Boomers” are starting to experience problems with their digestive tract and other diseases related to the GI (gastrointestinal) system.  The biggest problem is gastric reflux.  To pacify the Boomer, the medical profession gives the individual Proton Pump Inhibitors.  As a result the Boomers are one of the biggest consumers of PPI’s.  PPI’s are acid blockers such as: Prilosec, Aegerid, Prevacid, Protoniz, Aciphex, and Nexium.  These medications are taken for life.  The newest research is noting an increase of individuals with Osteoporosis that are on these medications.  Also an increase of hip fractures and hip operations have been noted.  Because PPI’s do not cure the cause of gastric reflux, rather mask the symptoms, the individual is not able to absorb the nutrients necessary for bone health.  With these pills, people will eat processed food that the stomach cannot possibly digest.  The pills hid the result, ending with the digestive system  deteriorating.  It is time for the ”Boomers” to take responsibility for their heath and find out what is causing their problem.  Otherwise “their” quality of life as they age is destined to be poor.

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