DANGER OVER THE COUNTER –
Dec. 18, 2025 – Dr Aurelio Rojas, who boasts over 1.1 million followers on Instagram, posted a video explaining what people must be wary of when it comes to Omeprazole, ibuprofen, other painkillers, and even nasal decongestants and antidepressants. This medication can be detrimental to your health, as Dr Rojas pointed out: “If you take it regularly, it may alter the absorption of magnesium, iron and vitamin B12. This affects your energy, your recovery and the health of your heart.”
This is often linked to issues with excess stomach acid.
While the medication can protect the stomach by reducing acidity, long-term use of Omeprazole can hurt your gut, as Dr Rojas said of general use of the medication: “If you take omeprazole for long periods without proper medical supervision, you may be disrupting your nutrient levels and compromising your performance and heart health.”
Ibuprofen
He further warned: “This is very common: ibuprofen, diclofenac or naproxen. Taking them before working out can damage your kidneys and increase the risk of a heart attack, especially if you are dehydrated.
“What I often see is people taking ibuprofen, diclofenac, or naproxen to relieve muscle pain before training, and who also use omeprazole to protect their stomach,” he explained, adding that users aren’t always aware of the long-term effects.
