Dr. Wallach begins the show discussing the latest COVID 19 numbers of infections and deaths. As there continues to be spikes due the Delta and Omicron variants. Asserting that people are getting too relaxed about following the protocols such as social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks. Stating everyone should be supplementing with all 90 essential nutrients to support immune function.
Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding reasons not to take PPIs (proton pump inhibitors). Commonly known has acid blockers that reduce the amount of gastric acid secreted in the stomach wall. These PPIs are the most widely prescribed drug in the would nearly 270 million hospital trips made by adults via ambulance from 2006 to 2010. Cumulative sales of more than $10 billion dollars annually. Drugs like Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and others. Short term side effects include;nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas, headaches, fever, cold symptoms, skin rashes, cognitive impairment and infection. With long term side effects including increased risk of kidney disease, increased risk of heart disease, digestive disorders, diminished brain function and increased risk of death.