Does the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors have nutritional effects? Are there specific interventions that you might implement to address these effects?
What will be an ideal response?
• Chronic use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can decrease the absorption of calcium, vitamin B12 and iron
• Additionally, hypergastrinemia may occur resulting in a hypersecretion of gastric acid upon discontinuation of PPIs
• Interventions for these concerns could be iron, calcium vitamin B12 supplementation, adequate consumption of foods with high iron, calcium and vitamin B12 content.
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