The #1 MOST DANGEROUS Medication Millions Are Taking Everyday!

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the single most dangerous medication that millions of people take every day without realizing the risks: proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed for acid reflux under brand names like Prilosec and Nexium.   You will learn how PPIs suppress stomach acid by up to 99%, why that leads to deficiencies in B12, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, and fat-soluble vitamins, and what two major studies from the UK and Sweden revealed about long-term use and all-cause mortality, cancer, and heart disease.   Dr. Jockers also explains why acid reflux is usually caused by too little stomach acid rather than too much, how H2 blockers compare to PPIs, simple diet and lifestyle fixes to address the root cause, and practical strategies for anyone dealing with a hiatal hernia.   In This Episode:  00:00 PPIs Linked to Mortality 00:14 Podcast Intro and Help 03:03 Most Dangerous Medication 03:54 How PPIs Harm Digestion 06:19 Studies on Long Term Risk 07:15 Nutrient Deficiencies Explained 10:21 Low Acid Causes Reflux 11:54 Safer Meds and Diet Fixes 13:59 Hiatal Hernia Strategies 14:49 Key Takeaway and Wrap Up   If you're tired of thin, lifeless hair and cringe at every clump in the shower drain, your hair may need more protein. Hydra Lift Volumizing Shampoo by Pureance contains wheat protein to strengthen hair follicles from deep within and betaine from sugar beets to draw moisture into your strands, leaving hair fuller, softer, and more resilient. Pureance products are USDA certified organic, so they're great for your body and the environment. Head to pureance.com and use code JOCKERS to save 35% on your entire order. If you want to support your cognitive performance and long-term heart and brain health, eating chocolate won't get you there, but CocoaVia can. This daily plant-based supplement is powered by cocoa flavanols preserved at peak potency through CocoaPro, a proprietary gentle extraction process. These flavanols help boost your natural nitric oxide production to relax your arteries and improve blood flow to your heart and brain. In the five-year COSMOS clinical trial of over 21,000 adults, participants taking 500 mg of these cocoa flavanols daily showed a 39% reduction in cardiovascular death compared to placebo. Go to cocoavia.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS for 20% off, or find CocoaVia at your local Sprouts Farmers Market.   "When people have acid reflux, it's not because they have too much acid. It's because they have too little acid."  ~ Dr. Jockers     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   Resources: Visit pureance.com and use code JOCKERS to save 35% on Hydra Lift Volumizing Shampoo and your entire order Visit cocoavia.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off CocoaVia Need help getting off acid-blocking medications? Email our health coaching team at info@drjockers.com   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/