PPIs (like Omeprazole, Prilosec, Nexium) are handed out like candy for reflux and heartburn. But here’s what your doctor SHOULD have told you: 🚫 They’re meant for SHORT-TERM use only - While you identify and fix the ROOT CAUSE. Not for years or decades. 🚫 They cause severe nutrient deficiencies - B12, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc all require stomach acid to absorb. Long-term PPIs = depletion = fatigue, depression, bone loss. 🚫 They cause osteoporosis - Can’t absorb calcium without stomach a

Dear Doctor: How does omeprazole work and is it safe to use long-term?