10 Home Remedies For Acid Reflux
Home Remedy #2: Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is a cohesive and soft substance that is made to be chewed without being swallowed. It is easily available in any store at an affordable price. While common and cheap, it may also be one of the best remedies for acid reflux.
A 2001 study from researchers in North Carolina found that chewing gum increases the pH in the pharynx and esophagus, which results in the reduction of acid reflux effects. This is thought to be due to the chewing gum causing the oral cavity and esophagus to be flooded with alkaline saliva, which neutralizes the acidity in the stomach. The increased production of saliva also dilutes the acidity.
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