studies to an increased risk of dementia, potentially because they interfere with the deep sleep cycles necessary for memory consolidation and disrupt the overall architecture of brain activity.
3. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Even some common medicines for heartburn and acid reflux, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), might play a role in memory issues if you take them habitually. PPIs (like omeprazole or esomeprazole) work by drastically reducing stomach acid.
Research suggests two indirect mechanisms by which this can affect the brain:
- Nutrient Malabsorption: Stomach acid is essential for the
