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Healthy safe alternatives to tums / rolaids for indigestion?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 12 10:40am | Replies (34)
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@carolinlv

While I was searching for the Rishi tea, I saw an article on turmeric. I just read it is bad for Gerd??? How does this make any sense when my Gastro recommended it?? Curious for your opinion.

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noti | @noti | Oct 5 8:37pm

When I ask google if turmeric is good for Gerd it says yes, when I ask if it's bad for Gerd it says yes. AI says maybe to both? I haven't had a problem with it myself.
I get it at Whole Foods.

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megz | @megz | Oct 5 9:22pm

I have a reaction to turmeric and stay away from it. Although it may be mildly anti-inflammatory for some people, it is high in oxalates which is bad for bones and bad for kidneys.

A lot of people recommend turmeric for various things based on what they read online, rather than on proper research. From a Healthline article:
"Although many studies have explored the medicinal properties of turmeric and its extract curcumin, there isn’t any research focused on acid reflux. Overall, there isn’t enough evidence to support the use of turmeric for any health condition."
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"Although anecdotal evidence suggests that this natural remedy relieves acid reflux, there are few clinical trials to prove these claims.... Some people report that turmeric worsens their symptoms of acid reflux."

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