If you’re among those thousands of Indians who frequently suffer from heartburn and indigestion after enjoying a spicy meal then you most likely must’ve sought relief by popping over-the-counter antacids. But are you sure that antacids will resolve your digestive problems without having an additional effect on your body? In this article we provide a brief overview of antacids with inputs from Dr (Col.) M. Bhagat Senior Consultant Gastroenterology Delhi based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute. What are antacids? What do antacids do? The stomach digests the food you eat with the help of hydrochloric acid that it naturally secretes. When