18. Gut Health, Kidney Decline & The Truth About Heartburn Meds Functional Medicine Meets Faith podcast

If you’re taking a PPI (like omeprazole or the “little purple pill”) to manage heartburn or reflux—and your labs keep getting worse—this episode is for you. Today we uncover the surprising truth about conventional heartburn treatments, the damage they can do to your gut and kidneys, and what you can do to start healing from the inside out.

What You’ll Learn:

How common heartburn drugs (like PPIs) contribute to chronic kidney disease
The link between poor digestion, gut inflammation, and kidney decline
What the research says: real data on how PPI use damages kidney tissue
Natural, functional alternatives: HCl, digestive enzymes, and gut-healing support
A real-life story of freedom: how Lisa ditched the PPI and healed her gut + kidneys
A faith-based reminder that God didn’t design you to live broken—He designed you to heal

Scripture Mentioned:

John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Resources Mentioned
Association between Proton Pump Inhibitors and Kidney Disease – A large body of research shows that long-term PPI use can lead to chronic kidney injury and decline, even in people without obvious symptoms. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10762285/

Listener Highlight:

"For the first time in years, I can eat without fear. No more burning, no more belly pain, and I’m off the meds. I feel like I’ve got my life back—and my kidneys are finally healing too." – Lisa, podcast listener + client

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