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Suffers from chronic acid reflux.takes 6 tums a day- but it only relieves the issue for an hour. tried zantac (ranitidine) but didn't help much. get scoped?
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DGL is used to: help with acid reflux and is safe. If you take licorice that is not DGL, over time it can raise your blood pressure. Please consult w/your doc. Peace and good health. You need to take a lot of it for DGL to be effective.
Answered 9/15/2016
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