Sawbones: Pepto Bismol

Sawbones: Pepto Bismol

By Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy

Many of us know all the catchy jingle that lists all the things that Pepto Bismol is supposed to be good for. However, that ubiquitous pink medicine is maybe not so ubiquitous everywhere. How did this chalky liquid become so necessary for curing Americans' stomach woes – and does it actually do anything? 

Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

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