10 Foods To Avoid for Acid Reflux
Acid Reflux Food To Avoid #3: Alcohol
It is best to avoid alcohol all together. Our bodies respond to alcohol by stimulating acid production and secretion in the stomach. Fermented alcohols such as wine and beer seem to be more problematic.
As alcohol consumption increases gastric acid, it also causes the LES muscle to relax. The purpose of sphincters is to prevent reflux. However, if the muscle is relaxed, it cannot properly stop acid from going the wrong way through the gastrointestinal tract. The recommendation is to cut out alcohol from your diet as much as possible to reduce symptoms of GERD and acid reflux.
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