proton pump inhibitor
noun
: any of a group of drugs that inhibit the activity of pumps transporting hydrogen ions across cell membranes and are used to inhibit gastric acid secretion
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When acid reflux occurs more than twice a week, a healthcare provider may diagnose GERD and prescribe a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug.2
Changing your lifestyle may also help.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
One study found that curcumin could be as effective as Prilosec (omeprazole), a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat the condition.15
However, consuming ginger and turmeric shots with large amounts of turmeric may worsen nausea.
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—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
For instance, a 2021 study published in Gastroenterology found that certain patients with chronic abdominal pain and higher permeability improved after four weeks of treatment with a proton pump inhibitor.
—Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, or PPI, which blocks the enzymes in the stomach that produce acid.
—Sean O'Neal, Men's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
Calcium carbonate is not well-absorbed by people taking proton pump inhibitor medicines like omeprazole (Prilosec).
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2022
Current clinical practice guidelines recommend the administration of a standard dose of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for eight weeks as an initial GERD treatment.
—Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 1 June 2022
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
One study found that curcumin could be as effective as Prilosec (omeprazole), a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat the condition.15
However, consuming ginger and turmeric shots with large amounts of turmeric may worsen nausea.
6.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
For instance, a 2021 study published in Gastroenterology found that certain patients with chronic abdominal pain and higher permeability improved after four weeks of treatment with a proton pump inhibitor.
—Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, or PPI, which blocks the enzymes in the stomach that produce acid.
—Sean O'Neal, Men's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
Calcium carbonate is not well-absorbed by people taking proton pump inhibitor medicines like omeprazole (Prilosec).
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2022
Current clinical practice guidelines recommend the administration of a standard dose of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for eight weeks as an initial GERD treatment.
—Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 1 June 2022
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“Proton pump inhibitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proton%20pump%20inhibitor. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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