A combination of carbonates and Opuntia ficus-indica extract protects esophageal cells against simulated acidic and non-acidic reflux in vitro

Abstract Buffering of stomach acid by antacids is a well-established symptomatic therapy for heartburn. In addition, preparations from prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) have been shown to reduce tissue damage in experimental gastritis models and to attenuate gastrointestinal discomfort in patients...

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Main Authors: Martin D. Lehner, Ulrike Scheyhing, Jens Elsässer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-74047-7