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Sheila Says: New Studies Show Heartburn Meds May Cause Dementia

Heartburn sufferers beware. Medications that contain proton pump inhibitors are increasing odds of dementia. Researchers in Germany found that people over 75 that took the medications had a 44% increased risk of dementia compared to those who don’t use the drugs. Some name brands that contain PPI’s are Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid.

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