Heartburn drugs raise risk of hip fractures: "Long-term use of popular anti-heartburn drugs that block stomach acid production increases the risk of hip fractures in adults over 50, perhaps because the drugs inhibit calcium absorption, researchers said on Tuesday.
The drug class, called proton pump inhibitors because they shut down stomach acid production, are used by millions who suffer from acid-related stomach problems including ulcers and gastro-esophageal reflux."
Note: This is another duh. The body needs stomach acid to absorb calcium. People in the natural health field have been saying that for a long time. For the same reason, Calcium supplements made from Calcium Carbonate are far less efficient (but a lot cheaper) than those made from more absorbable forms of Calcium, such as amino acid chelates and calcium lactate.
