Popular drugs that are used to control stomach acid may increase the risk of a serious vitamin deficiency, suggests a new study.
Researchers found people who were diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency were more likely to be taking proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine 2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), compared to those not diagnosed with the condition.
The drugs are commonly used to treat conditions like acid reflux - also known as GERD - and peptic ulcers.