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 Dear Reader,
Last night I had a long overdue dinner with a very dear friend of mine. Over a platter of fresh oysters (yes, we were in clear violation of the "R rule," and it was well worth the gamble), he told me about the recent health problems he's been facing.
It seems he's been having some terrible issues with acid reflux — he can't eat any of his favourite foods, and he has to sleep sitting up. Of course, I immediately suggested he get in touch with a doctor skilled in natural medicine rather than going the mainstream route of acid suppression... and absolutely insisted on it when I heard the next words out of his mouth:
"It's so bad, I've been taking a double dose of heartburn medication." He was, of course, talking about a popular over-the counter proton pump inhibitor (PPI) — a class of drugs with which Nutrition & Healing and e-Tips readers are all too familiar.
In the past we've written about their links to deadly infections as well as the research that proved that they could actually cause the very condition they're meant to eliminate.
My conversation with my friend and the words of wisdom I've read in Nutrition & Healing were on my mind when I spent some time this morning catching up on health news I'd bookmarked online.
And of course, I forwarded one article to my friend immediately.
Last year, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a new warning to the labels on PPIs, one that alerted users to a possible increased risk of bone fractures. Just a couple of months ago, they made the brilliant move of removing the warning from non-prescription PPIs, explaining that they're meant for short term use and the fracture risk was only seen in people using them long term.
I guess to the FDA, there is such a thing as keeping consumers TOO informed. Not to mention that they're conveniently ignoring the marketing that tells us to use these drugs whenever we feel the symptoms of heartburn, which for some people is just about every day.
A new analysis appearing in the Annals of Family Medicine has confirmed the bone fracture risk. Researchers reviewed 11 studies, finding that people taking PPIs were 29 per cent more likely to develop bone fractures. Long-term users were 30 per cent more likely, and people who take high doses (this is where it gets scary for my friend) were specifically 53 per cent more likely to get hip fractures.
The researchers concluded that using PPIs long term or frequently should be avoided.
Along with the article, I sent my friend some information about Dr. Wright's approach to indigestion and heartburn: that they aren't caused by TOO MUCH stomach acid, but by having TOO LITTLE. His treatment involves adding more acid. It's a treatment that must be monitored by a doctor.
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Q: I remember reading several years ago about a herb that can eliminate sweet flavours. I'm interested in knowing what it is and how it works (and hoping it can help me cut down on my chocolate cravings!). Thank you!
Dr. Jonathan V. Wright: The herb you're referring to is called gymnema. While I read just about everything I can get my hands on to stay on top of nutritional therapies, no one knows herbs better than the author of the original article, my friend and colleague, Kerry Bone. So, I passed your question on to him. Here's what Kerry had to say:
"Gymnema literally blocks your taste buds from recognizing sweet flavours. So within minutes of putting it on your tongue, eating a cookie tastes like eating a wad of salt and flour — not very appetizing.
"Gymnema works rapidly to remove the taste of sugar, but it can also work quickly to control blood sugar levels. Used on its own, it won't drop your blood sugar levels enough to cause hypoglycaemia. But, it is important to point out that there is the risk that this could happen if its used with insulin or anti-diabetic drugs. So in these cases, gymnema should only be taken under professional supervision.
"A group of compounds known as gymnemic acids appear to be largely responsible for gymnema's sweet-abolishing properties and also could contribute substantially to its anti-diabetic activity.
"I recommend taking 4 grams of gymnema in tablet form two to three times a day, for a total daily dose of 8 to 12 grams. It works best when taken about 10 to 15 minutes before meals."
You should be able to find gymnema at your local health food store.
Bear in mind we are not addressing anyone's personal situation and you should rely on this for informational purposes only. Please consult with your own doctor before acting on any recommendations contained herein.
Wishing you the best of health,
Andrew Miller
UK Editor
Nutrition and Healing
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Sources:
"Risks: Acid Reflux Drugs Tied to Bone Fractures," New York Times (nytimes.com)
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