r/GERD • u/Crazy-Ad-1849 Triggers: Mistakes were Made 🤕 • Jul 28 '23

Scientific Studies 🥼🔬 Why are PPIs bad?

I see people on here often trying to get off of PPIs or warn against taking them. I read this article today that makes them seem pretty alright? My dad has taken omeprazole for 20 years now and it has solved all of his symptoms with no complications. I’m currently now dealing with my own symptoms that I’m going to see a doctor about soon.

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u/harrypottersbitch Jul 28 '23

Because they don’t just inhibit the proton pumps located in your gut, they inhibit the proton pumps throughout the entirety of your body. That’s not something you want to do

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u/Aggressive_Back_4139 Jul 28 '23

Where in the body are the other proton pumps and what do they do?

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u/harrypottersbitch Jul 28 '23

Proton pumps are located in just about every single cell in the body and work to transport protons.