A new mega-study involving over 3 million people has uncovered a strong and convincing link between heart attack and people who suffer heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion.

But it might not be linked in the way you think.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects more than 20 million Americans. Likely, there are many millions more suffering, but the 20 million estimate is the number who are currently prescribed a class of drugs known as proton punp inhibitors (PPIs).

What is alarming, and what the study found, is that people taking these drugs are at a 20% increased risk of suffering a heart attack as compared to those who don’t take the drugs.

PPIs are drugs better known as Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid, among others. The increased risk is caused by the drugs’ effect on the lining of blood vessel walls. This interferes with blood flow, leading to a dramatically increased risk of having a heart attack.

It doesn’t take dangerous medications to get rid of GERD, acid reflux / heartburn, indigestion and other similar diseases.

In fact, you can relieve the symptoms and begin tackling the underlying cause in just five minutes – here is how…