Gastritis Diet: 10 Foods To Avoid
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Gastritis Diet Foods to Avoid #4: Coffee
This is another item that’s not actually a food, but nonetheless is something that many people include in their diet plans on a daily basis. Coffee, unfortunately, isn’t a good idea for someone who has gastritis.
Coffee is well-known for stimulating gastric acid secretion. Having excessive stomach acid can lead to inflammation which can make the symptoms of gastritis worse. Coffee- specifically a substance called methylxanthine- can also promotes gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms (heartburn) because it can relax the lower esophageal sphincter. Individual tolerance to coffee should be determined.
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