Bicorbonate of soda for ulcers

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Could someone pls explain how Bicarbonate of soda helps in the treatment of gastric ulcers and if you have had any positive reactions to its use - I have been following several threads regarding this but cannot find out how much to give - thanks
 
It is alkaline and so reduces the acidity in the stomach. TBH on its own you need quite a large daily dose - I used it in conjunction with omeprazole (acid reduction) coconut oil (adds to the mucus lining) and yeasacc (boosts the gut bacteria to make digestion more efficient). I only used about a dessertspoonful a day, all I wanted to do was ensure the omeprazole survived long enough to do its job (Gastroguard is omeprazole but with an enteric coating because it doesn't survive well in the acidity of the stomach. At least that's how I understand it).
 
Bicarb is alkaline so will reduce acidity like lots of other mineral antacids. The only problem is using strong alkalisers can have a rebound effect and actually lead to increased acidity, so I would only use small amounts, and prefer a herbal or systemic approach myself.
 
Meant to say, if you use Slippery Elm then be warned that is prevents intake of drugs absorbed through the stomach lining.

i think that's why my horse was still 3/10ths lame on two danillon at the time. When I stopped feeding him the slippery elm he went sound, and then came sound again off the danillon.

its a very effective and cheap aid.
 
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