Proton pump inhibitors should not be taken without understanding the root cause of GERD, as GERD is often caused by dysbiosis and loss of microbial diversity, which can be corrected by diet.

“so the quick takeaway here is do not take a proton from inhibitor without understanding the root cause of your gastrointestinal reflux disease you do not over produce acid you are most likely refluxing because of dysbiosis and a loss of microbial diversity throughout your intestines which is correctable by diet”