Best supplements for acid reflux

Best supplements for acid reflux

 Acid reflux or heart burn or gastro esophageal reflux disease or (GERD), is a disease in which stomach acid flows back into your esophagus which results in burning and pain.

 

Best supplements for acid reflux:

 

Calcium carbonate

• Calcium carbonate is used widely in many types of over the counter heartburn products.
•  It helps neutralize  the stomach acid and provides short-term relief.

 Dosage: 500 mg 3 times a day with meals and before bedtime.

 

 Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL):

•  This herb is very effective in the treatment of acid reflux.  It soothes and coats the stomach’s membrane.
• It helps restore the mucous lining.

 Dosage: 2-4 tablets before meals and at bedtime.

 

Aloe vera juice:

• Helps reduce acid output and is soothing to the mucous membranes.

Dosage: 1tablespoon 2-3 times a day.

 

Digestive enzymes:

•  Helps improve the digestion.

 Dosage: One capsule with meal.

 

 Probiotics:

•  Loaded with good bacteria, which improve digestion.

 Dosage: One capsule twice daily.

 

 Diet and lifestyle tips for acid reflux:-

 Diet for acid reflux

 Foods to include:

•    Try to drink herbal teas(caffeine free) such as chamomile, ginger, marshmallow, and slippery elm, herbs these herbs are very effective against acid reflux.  
•  Avoid drinking fluids with meals.
•  Include lots of vegetables, non-citrus fruits, whole grains, beans, fish, and lean meat in to your diet menu.
•  Try to eat small meals frequently rather than eating 2 big meals.
• While eating food – Eat slowly and chew thoroughly.
• Stay upright after eating and avoid eating anything within three hours of bedtime.

 Foods to avoid with acid reflux:

•  Try to avoid spicy foods, alcohol, carbonated beverages,  tomatoes, citrus fruits, spearmint, peppermint, and onions because these foods are well known for causing irritation
•  Chocolate and coffee increase the risk of reflux therefore, shold be avoided.
•  Try to avoid  High-fat foods as, these types of foods worsen symptoms because they stay in the stomach longer and increasethe time the esophagus is exposed to stomach acids.
•  Eliminate cream, butter, ice cream, gravy, oils, fried foods, sausage, and processed fatty meats and cream soups from your diet menu.

 

Lifestyle Suggestions

- Try to make a regular exercise routine in order to loose your excess weight.  

- Do not bend over, lie down, or exercise right after eating. Wait 2 hours after eating to exercise and 3 hours after eating before lying down.

- Avoid wearing tight belts or pants.

- Don’t smoke.

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