Thursday, February 9, 2012

Some heartburn meds may lead to weight gain

(Medical News Today) UPDATED 2009-10-26
According to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology, the long-term use of some acid reflux drugs may be linked to weight gain. In a small study, Japanese researchers found that patients who were on proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) for several years  were more likely to gain weight than people who did not take PPIs. Experts stress that PPIs are highly effective for most patients, but they say the study indicates that lifestyle modification and weight loss need to remain the backbone treatment for acid reflux.  Read full story >
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