Archive for November 18th, 2008

Gastric Acid Treatments Associated With Serious Risks

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Individuals suffering from any of the several conditions associated with gastric acid and who are taking Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) may find themselves at more of a risk for osteoporosis and bone fracture than gastric acid production.
Individuals who are most at risk for the development of osteoporosis and bone fracture are those who have taken PPIs for longer than five years, according to an August 2008 articl…