Why doesn't TUMS make a unmedicated version?

[Awesomesauce2005]

They are so delicious I could eat so many if it wasn't dangerous.

[slatyb]

TUMS are dangerous? They are just Calcium Carbonate.

[Awesomesauce2005]

Supposedly they can cause health issues if too many are consumed

[MrChinaski]

Apart from anything else, your nervous system runs on sodium, potassium and calcium, playing different roles. Mess that up and you become a paperweight that can't hold a coherent thought... but, relax, you could still be President one day...

[Chazmatazz269]

Just stock up on the heart candies. Same flavor without the antacid.

[queenofcardio]

You can eat actual candy

[Awesomesauce2005]

But tums are so good lol

[queenofcardio]

Lol I've never heard somwone say that 🤣 😅

[queenofcardio]

How many did you eat?

[Awesomesauce2005]

The legal amount 😂

[Awesomesauce2005]

Basically 2

[queenofcardio]

Have you tried these?

[Awesomesauce2005]

What are they

[queenofcardio]

Candy. We call them rockets in 🇨🇦 . I think they're called smarties in America

[queenofcardio]

You might like them. They have a chalky texture too

[Awesomesauce2005]

Ooo thanks for the recommendation I'll give em a try lol

[AI Opinion]

TUMS are basically flavored calcium carbonate antacids, so even an “unmedicated” version would still count as a calcium supplement. Too many can cause issues like kidney stones or affect your heart rhythm ⚠️

What you’re craving is mostly the chalky texture and fruity flavor. Safer bet: look for candy with a similar crunch, like SweeTarts or conversation hearts, and keep TUMS only for heartburn.

[exitseven]

that is gross. Why not put Crest toothpaste on Ritz crackers too.

[NathanDavis]

so... I'm not the only one...