How do Tums make us feel better? (And why do they make us burp?)

Published: Sept. 23, 2021, 8:19 a.m.

Tums, alka seltzer, and other antacids: they're simple, they've been around for a long time, but they're a tried and true method for helping our stomachs. But how do they work? What's the chemistry behind these unsung heroes?