If you have acid reflux or silent reflux (LPR), you’re probably wondering whether orange juice is safe to drink — or if it’s going to make your symptoms worse. The short answer is that orange juice is one of the worst drink choices you can make with either condition. …
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Peanut butter is not simply “good” or “bad” for acid reflux — it sits firmly in the middle, and whether it causes problems depends largely on which type you choose, how much you eat, and when you eat it. The main concern is fat. Peanut butter contains around 16g …
Onions are one of the more consistent dietary triggers for acid reflux, and the mechanism behind that is more interesting than most sources explain. The problem is not primarily acidity — at a pH of around 5.4–5.8, raw onions are mildly acidic but not acidic enough to be the …
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Oat milk is generally a good choice for acid reflux. It has a near-neutral pH of around 6.5–7, making it one of the least acidic milk alternatives available. More importantly, it contains beta-glucan — a soluble fibre that forms a viscous, gel-like substance in the stomach that helps absorb …
Peppermint tea is not a good choice if you have acid reflux, GERD, or LPR. The reason comes down to one compound: menthol. Menthol is the primary active ingredient in peppermint, and it relaxes smooth muscle throughout the gastrointestinal tract — including the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the valve …
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Manuka honey can help GERD symptoms through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects—but it poses a genuine risk for LPR sufferers because its pH (4-5) reactivates pepsin in the throat. Evidence is moderate for GERD, weak for LPR. If you have LPR, I’d test it carefully starting with 1/4 teaspoon and …
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