Gluten free antacids/PPIs!!

[Kurlykaitlyn]

I’ve been taking tums the last few days and it’s not helping enough with my heartburn and acidic tongue. 

My doctor ordered Omeprazole but the capsules have gelatin. I can’t have gelatin. 
i bought OTC Prilosec, name brand delayed Omeprazole and now I’m seeing a lot of people saying it’s not gluten free and some saying that it is. Is it gluten free or not? 
 

is there a different option someone knows that is gluten free? Thank you! 

[knitty kitty]

@Kurlykaitlyn,

I have found taking a magnesium supplement after meals helps.  The main ingredient in Tums is magnesium citrate.  You can find a gluten free/allergen free magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate supplement without all the questionable ingredients that Tums has.  

You may want to avoid using a PPI, especially if one is also taking NSaids or an SSRI.  Taking either of these may make gastrointestinal symptoms worse and cause additional damage to the villi in the small intestine.

Acid reflux is actually a symptom of achlorhydria, low stomach acid.  PPI's will lower stomach acid further.  Low stomach acid encourages SIBO as well as vitamin and mineral deficiencies.  An acidic environment is needed for B12, iron, magnesium and calcium absorption, and to keep bacterial growth in check.  Achlorhydria in turn is caused by deficiencies in Niacin and Thiamine.  A B Complex supplement would be beneficial.

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