Studies have shown that prescribed antacids are associated with an increased risk of allergies

The immune system generally tolerates molecules derived from food and environment, but some people's immune system may be over sensitive to them, resulting in allergy At present, it is not clear how allergic reactions form, but the increase of allergic diseases in developed countries means that lifestyle changes may have some impact on it The acid environment in the stomach can help break down the protein from food sources into small pieces Gastric acid inhibitors commonly used to treat gastric ulcers interfere with this food digestion As a result, larger protein fragments reach the gut and act on the immune system like allergens Taking prescription antacids is associated with an increased risk of allergies, according to a study published in nature letters The findings of the study, which covered more than 8 million health (http://www.chemdrug.com/article/7/) files from Austria, actually validated past experimental observations Erika Jensen Jarolim and colleagues from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, studied prescription drug records for up to four years (2009-2013), covering 97% of the population in Austria, and found that patients who used prescription gastric acid inhibitors were twice as likely to need anti sensitive drugs (http://www.chemdrug.com/) in the following years Patients who took six doses a year had this risk, and the risk increased with the frequency of use Women and elderly individuals are at higher risk These findings suggest that the beneficial effects and potential risks of gastric acid inhibition should be carefully weighed.