Antacids Antacids

By Cameron Precord and Quinn Peek

(and edited by S. Smith)

By Cameron Precord and Quinn Peek

(and edited by S. Smith)

Processes of the StomachProcesses of the Stomach

The stomach produces gastric juices comprised of HCL with an pH between 1.0 and 3.0

These juices break down food into amino acids to be used by the body.

Too much food or very spicy foods produces too much stomach acid which leads to many problems.

The stomach produces gastric juices comprised of HCL with an pH between 1.0 and 3.0

These juices break down food into amino acids to be used by the body.

Too much food or very spicy foods produces too much stomach acid which leads to many problems.

Results of Too Much Stomach AcidResults of Too Much Stomach Acid

Indigestion- Acid begins to eat away the protective layer of the stomach, creating ulcers and abdominal discomfort

Heartburn/Acid Reflux- Acid rises up into the esophagus and eats away the tissue.

Indigestion- Acid begins to eat away the protective layer of the stomach, creating ulcers and abdominal discomfort

Heartburn/Acid Reflux- Acid rises up into the esophagus and eats away the tissue.

The Cure?-AntacidsThe Cure?-Antacids

Antacids are basic compounds that neutralize the contents of the stomach to reach a comfortable level while also reducing foaming to prevent heartburn.

Active Ingredients in Prescription Antacids-

Aluminum Hydroxide Magnesium Hydroxide Calcium Carbonate Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

Antacids are basic compounds that neutralize the contents of the stomach to reach a comfortable level while also reducing foaming to prevent heartburn.

Active Ingredients in Prescription Antacids-

Aluminum Hydroxide Magnesium Hydroxide Calcium Carbonate Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

What Antacids DoWhat Antacids Do

Combined with Alginates (from brown seaweed) makes a neutralizing layer for the stomach that prevents acid reflux.

Acid Reflux- acid rising from the stomach into the esophagus, causes “heartburn”

Anti-Foaming agents like dimethicone reduce the surface tension of stomach acid to prevent bubbles.

Antacids stop the damage acids cause on the stomach to allow the organ enough time to repair itself.

Combined with Alginates (from brown seaweed) makes a neutralizing layer for the stomach that prevents acid reflux.

Acid Reflux- acid rising from the stomach into the esophagus, causes “heartburn”

Anti-Foaming agents like dimethicone reduce the surface tension of stomach acid to prevent bubbles.

Antacids stop the damage acids cause on the stomach to allow the organ enough time to repair itself.

Side Effects of AntacidsSide Effects of Antacids

Some compounds cause constipation, laxative effects, or overdose creates a basic stomach.

Basic stomachs also cause indigestion which can be confused with an acidic stomach, causing the ailed to take more antacids, increasing the problem.

Some compounds cause constipation, laxative effects, or overdose creates a basic stomach.

Basic stomachs also cause indigestion which can be confused with an acidic stomach, causing the ailed to take more antacids, increasing the problem.