Acid Reflux
DiseaseAlso known as: GERD, heartburn
Foods That May Help
Foods linked to Acid Reflux in the research literature.
- Indian gooseberry (amla)Improves
Double-blind RCT showed efficacy in non-erosive reflux disease
Source: How Not to Age
Compounds That May Help
Bioactive compounds linked to Acid Reflux in the research.
- Dietary fiberImproves
Increased fiber consumption recommended to deal with acid reflux without drugs
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- Dietary fiberProtects against
Fiber intake appears to decrease acid reflux risk. High fiber reduces esophageal cancer incidence by as much as one-third.
Source: How Not to Die
- Dietary fiberReduces risk of
Fiber intake appears to decrease acid reflux risk. High fiber intake may reduce esophageal cancer incidence by one-third.
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Risk Factors
Foods and compounds that may contribute to Acid Reflux.
- Meat
Those who ate meat had twice the odds of reflux-induced esophageal inflammation compared with vegetarians. Fat relaxes the sphincter within 5 minutes of eating.
Source: How Not to Die
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die