BATATA DOCE X OMEPRAZOL

SWEET POTATO VS. OMEPRAZOLE. WHO'S BETTER? Today we'll compare the medication omeprazole, one of the most widely used in our country, with sweet potato, a root rich in medicinal properties. Let's see who comes out on top? There's been a lot of talk online about sweet potato juice being a substitute for omeprazole. Let's take a scientific look at this. Omeprazole is, in fact, much more scientifically valued. There are 12,399 citations of this medication in the PubMed database. Sweet potato has been cited 2,505 times. Why is this? What are the indications for omeprazole and sweet potato? Omeprazole is indicated to treat excessive stomach acid production. It is also used to treat ulcers (stomach and duodenum), gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger-Ellison disease. Sweet potatoes are considered a superfood and are recommended for a healthy diet. Some preliminary scientific studies conducted on rats have demonstrated an anti-ulcer effect of sweet potato extracts. One study demonstrated that consuming a beverage containing sweet potato juice reduced systolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. What are the adverse effects of omeprazole and sweet potatoes? Common adverse effects of omeprazole, which occur in more than 1% of people taking the medication, include headache, malaise, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, and gas. Recent scientific studies have shown an increase in cases of gastric and esophageal cancer in people who use omeprazole for a long time. These conclusions are not definitive, and further studies are needed to clarify this issue. Recent studies have also shown an increase in cases of chronic kidney disease in those who use omeprazole for a long time. These conclusions are not definitive, and further studies are needed. There aren't many problems associated with sweet potato consumption. One case of hives after eating sweet potato cake has been described in the literature. People with a history of kidney stones should avoid eating too much sweet potato. I found 20 citations in the PubMed database for the words "sweet potato" and "juice." There are no scientific studies in PubMed regarding the use of sweet potato juice for treating stomach problems. Consuming sweet potato juice is safe. One of the recipes suggested online for treating stomach problems is to blend half a cup of chopped and peeled sweet potato with a glass of water and drink it twice a day. There's no way to scientifically confirm that this works, as no scientific studies have been conducted on the subject. What we can assume is that sweet potato juice is safe and can be part of a healthy diet. Drinking the juice may or may not work for you. Only your own experience can answer that question. I suggest that before changing your diet, talk to your doctor and consult a nutritionist. Discuss natural treatment options for gastritis, heartburn, and reflux with your doctor. Best regards and excellent health, Dr. Charles Genehr - CREMERS 26.509 - CREMESP 185.764 Note: These articles are for your information only. No advice is given or intended by these articles. You should consult your doctor before making any lifestyle changes that could affect your health. References: Cheung KS, Leung WK. Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors and risk of gastric cancer: a review of the current evidence. Therap Adv Gastroenterol. 2019 Mar 11;12:1756284819834511. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Jiang K, Jiang X, Wen Y, Liao L, Liu FB. Relationship between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of gastric cancer: A systematic analysis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Jun 17. Leontiadis GI, Veldhuyzen Van Zanten S, Hookey L, Armstrong D, Jones N, Moayyedi P. Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Statement on the Putative Link Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Treatment and Gastric Cancer after Helicobacter pylori Eradication. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol. 2018 Dec;1(4):155-158. Cheung KS, Chan EW, Wong AYS, et al. Long-term proton pump inhibitors and risk of gastric cancer development after treatment for Helicobacter pylori: A population-based study. Gut 2018;67(1):28–35. Brusselaers N, Lagergren J, Engstrand L. Duration of use of proton pump inhibitors and the risk of gastric and oesophageal cancer. Cancer Epidemiol. 2019 Oct;62:101585. Wijarnpreecha K, Thongprayoon C, Chesdachai S, Panjawatanana P, Ungprasert P, Cheungpasitporn W. Associations of Proton-Pump Inhibitors and H2 Receptor Antagonists with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Meta-Analysis. Dig Dis Sci. 2017 Oct;62(10):2821-2827.