- paracetamol is infinitely safer for the heart.
3. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): the silent destroyers of nutrients
PPIs (omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole) are used by 68% of people over 60 for heartburn. Their long-term use increases the risk of heart attack by 70% in the elderly.
By blocking the production of stomach acid, PPIs prevent the absorption of vital nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and vitamin D. Use for more than a year reduces magnesium levels by up to 60%, which can trigger fatal ventricular arrhythmias. Vitamin B12
