Did you know that nearly 50% of people don’t have enough stomach acid? For many, the problem comes from long-term use of acid-blocking drugs like Nexium, Pepcid, or Tagamet. These drugs are everywhere—25 million prescriptions each month—and yet even the Physician’s Desk Reference warns they should only be used for 2–3 weeks. Why? Because they don’t just block acid. They block your body’s ability to absorb critical minerals like magnesium and potassium, damage digestion, and increase the risk of