Restrictive diet unlikely to ease acid reflux

May 09 (Reuters Health) - Losing weight and elevating the head of the bed are effective measures for people with heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. These strategies are associated with "reduction in heartburn symptoms and acid levels in the esophagus," Dr. Lauren B. Gerson of Stanford University told Reuters Health.

However, there is "insufficient evidence" that avoiding chocolate, spicy foods, mint, citrus, fatty foods, carbonated beverages, coffee, or that late night meal -- which is often recommended -- will relieve GERD-associated heartburn.......Read the whole article HERE

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