Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Omeprazole and Lansoprazole are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux — and as many as one in seven Brits take them

The BBC doctor revealed his verdict after a new study claimed many people might be taking the acid reflux medication unnecessarily

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Omeprazole and Lansoprazole are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux — and as many as one in seven Brits take them