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Proton pump inhibitors
medication Under reviewProton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are a class of prescription and over-the-counter medications that reduce stomach acid by blocking the gastric proton pump in the cells that line the stomach. Common examples include omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, and rabeprazole. They are widely used for acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcers, and other acid-related conditions. By lowering acid production, PPIs can relieve heartburn, protect the esophagus from acid injury, and help heal ulcers. In healthy people, short-term use is generally well tolerated, but PPIs also change the stomach and intestinal environment, which can alter the gut microbiome and downstream digestion-related processes. Because of this, they are often discussed in the context of gut health, though they are not a dietary supplement and are typically used as medications rather than as nutrients.
Research summary
In healthy human studies, PPIs have been used as a tool to examine how suppressing stomach acid affects the gut microbiome and metabolome. The main finding is that PPIs can measurably alter microbial composition and metabolic profiles in otherwise healthy volunteers, supporting the idea that acid suppression has downstream effects on gut ecology. Overall, the evidence in healthy subjects is limited and mostly mechanistic rather than outcome-focused. Short-term use appears generally safe, with common side effects being mild gastrointestinal symptoms or headaches, but the strongest human evidence in healthy participants relates to changes in gut bacteria rather than proven clinical benefits for wellness.
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Review of the Long-Term Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease — chronic acid reflux
Review of the Long-Term Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Freedberg DE, Kim LS, Yang YX
Real-World Infectious Outcomes with Dupilumab Compared with Proton Pump Inhibitors and Topical Steroids in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Multi-cohort Propensity Matched Analysis.
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Real-World Infectious Outcomes with Dupilumab Compared with Proton Pump Inhibitors and Topical Steroids in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Multi-cohort Propensity Matched Analysis.
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Review of the Long-Term Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Freedberg DE, Kim LS, Yang YX
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