I didn’t even realize how much they were messing with me
I was tired all the time
My muscles felt weak
My brain was foggy
And no matter what I ate, my body felt off
I thought I just needed a higher dose or a different med
But the truth was, my body wasn’t getting what it needed to actially heal
PPIs don’t just lower acid
They block nutrients your body needs to feel normal
• B12 - low energy, brain fog, numbness
• Magnesium - muscle cramps, anxiety, heart palpitations
• Calcium - weak bones, brittle nails, joint pain
• Iron - fatigue, cold hands and feet, dizziness
• Zinc - slower healing, hair loss, poor immunity
But here’s the good part
You don’t have to quit cold turkey
I weaned off slowly
But I made sure I was giving my body the right foods as I did
More hydrating, enzyme-rich foods
More fruit in the morning
More steamed roots and veggies
More big raw salads with oil-free dressings
And I cut back on the stuff that was making things worse like
Bread
Oils
Dairy
Processed snacks
Once I gave my body what it actually needed, my symptoms started fading away fast
And I was finally able to get off PPIs after years of thinking I’d be dependent on them forever