I have successfully treated the two-headed monster of acidosis and acid reflux, conditions that feed on each other and are aggravated by CKD. Here’s my protocol.
800 mg of magnesium citrate, 2x/day
600 mg of calcium citrate, 2x/day
1/2 tsp of sodium citrate, 2x/day
A Mediterranean diet that’s at least 70% alkaline
Additionally, an apple a day, or at the first sign of turbulence. You’d be surprised how effective an apple can be as an antacid tablet.
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Try Psyllium husk for GERD, worked very well for me. 3 tablespoons before lunch mixed in some juice. Fixed digestion system in every way for me, not only GERD. Very cheap, worth a try
Good call, seems to be some evidence for this:
Thanks Tim! When do you take these? Empty stomach before meals?
Seems very similar to @John_Hemming’s citrate protocol. Is that where you got it from?
I couldn’t find any evidence of these helping with GERD besides sodium citrate neutralizing stomach acid. There is also evidence that calcium helps tone the LES, and calcium citrate is one of the most absorbable forms of calcium.
With meals. And yes, I adopted John Hemming’s protocol. And I am careful, as he advises, taking a fraction of what he consumes. Monitor your blood tests.
Both magnesium and calcium on their own are common ingredients in antacids, and citrate on its own is converted into bicarbonate. Then why not take bicarbonate directly? Because one molecule of citrate can produce three molecules of bicarbonate without the volcanic effects of sodium bicarbonate.
Potassium citrate has its merits
Yes, in moderate amounts. The K adds up quickly for us semi-vegetarians.
Something I stumbled across a few years ago has enabled me to stop taking PPIs. These little tablets seem to settle everything - sure do eliminate gas, bloating, pain, and GERD. They are called “Tummy Soothers” and are produced by a company called “St. Claire’s”. Their effects certainly have been saintly for me!!! Ingredients: organic molasses granules, organic slippery elm bark powder, organic essential oil of fennel, anise, peppermint, spearmint, ginger, coriander, cardamom, and eucalyptus. I would much rather take these than PPIs. After contracting C-Difficile during a hospital stay, I was dealing with frequent tummy problems. No more…
Eucalyptus oil is toxic when taken orally. The small amount you take is probably safe, but it may be cumulative.
The essential oils are really interesting, but as with any molecule people need to be careful.