Omeprazole seems to be a particularly dangerous one in the case of overconsumption, because Dr Rojas warns that you could be putting yourself at risk of the following:
“If you take it regularly, it may alter the absorption of magnesium, iron, and vitamin B12. This affects your energy, your recovery, and the health of your heart.”
He also said that “if you take Omeprazole for long periods without proper medical supervision, you may be disrupting your nutrient levels and compromising your performance and heart health,” highlighting further issues with excess stomach acid too.
Also, risks are prevalent when taking Ibuprofen for long periods of time, especially for people who take them in conjunction with workouts or physical training.
“Taking them before working out can damage your kidneys and increase the risk of a heart attack, especially if you are dehydrated,” Dr Rojas illustrates, compounding that “these medications reduce inflammation and pain, but they also affect renal and cardiovascular circulation, especially if you take them before training.”
It’s definitely something to consider next time you reach for these types of pain relief, because they might be easy to access, but they’re by no means safe to take in every scenario and you could be damaging your health in the long-term by doing so.
