A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Common Antacid Components

• Main Authors: Gornez, Ma. Fatima Jesuniña M., Mendoza, Hailey Vanessa G., Rapacon, Timothy P., Solano, Errol Joriz N.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2021
• Subjects: antacid; gastroesophageal reflux disease; calcium carbonate; alginate; systematic review
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2021/paper_fnh/4; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/conf_shsrescon/article/1617/viewcontent/FNH_A_Systematic_Review_on_the_Efficacy_of_Common_Antacid_Components.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common health issue worldwide that utilizes antacids to mitigate its symptoms such as chest pains and burning sensations. However, the most common component used in antacids, Aluminum Hydroxide, has a high toxicity level as it builds up in the body. Thus,...