After an extremely restless night of waking up every 1.5h to go to the toilet, every time with a full bladder, i was a little concerned as to what this change in sleeping habit was caused by?!
I did a bit of research on the internet and found that the antacids i had been told to take 3 times a day have certain side effects.
One of them being a need to go to the toilet a lot more often.
I delved a little deeper, and found that these antacids, although high in calcium content, are not ideal for calcium intake.
It was originally thought that the calcium would be absorbed into the body and help bone growth in this manner. But scientific tests have disproved this theory in that the stomachs natural acids play an important role in absorption of the calcium. And the fact that the antacid is cancelling out the stomach acids, only results in the kidneys having to process all the extra calcium out of the body. This can lead to kidney stones in long term use, and various other problems too.
So, i decided to stop taking these tablets.
I am using a calcium supplement anyway, so do not think it necessary to carry on using the antacids as well.
And since i stopped taking them, i am back to sleeping a full nights sleep, and have reverted back to normal toilet sessions.
I find it very important to know what you are taking in the way of supplements, and have researched all of the tablets i have been told to take.
Normally i would not be taking any tablets. I only take herbal supplements if needed, but for now, i am relying on the extras to get me back to fighting fit, having been satisfied by my research that all is good.
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