why indigestion is treated by taking milk of magnesia ?
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People use milk of magnesia as a laxative to relieve constipation, and to ease indigestion and heartburn. This is because it can reduce the amount of stomach acid while increasing water in the intestines.
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People use milk of magnesia as a laxative to relieve constipation, and to ease indigestion and heartburn. This is because it can reduce the amount of stomach acid while increasing water in the intestines.
Milk of magnesia is an alkaline suspension, meaning that it will cause neutralization when it encounters anything acidic. This is why it makes an excellent antacid, as it neutralizes excess stomach acid (hydrochloric acid (HCL) when swallowed.
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