GERD

Vitamin D comes up a lot in LPR communities, and for good reason. Some people report dramatic symptom improvements after correcting a deficiency. Others see no change at all. The research is genuinely interesting but it is also frequently misrepresented — both by people overclaiming it as a cure …

Vitamin D and LPR (Silent Reflux) — What the Research Actually Shows Read More

If you’ve tried to come off PPIs and felt dramatically worse — heartburn out of nowhere, acid refluxing constantly, symptoms that seem far worse than before you started the medication — that’s not your reflux getting worse. That’s acid rebound. And understanding what it actually is makes the whole …

Getting Off PPIs: How to Taper Safely and Stop Acid Rebound Read More

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) can be used to relieve acid reflux symptoms, though there is no certainty that it will work. This home remedy is meant to help digestion by increasing the acidity of your stomach. The higher acidity should make digestion easier and more effective. Now let me …

Apple Cider Vinegar for Acid Reflux – Does it Work? Read More

The pyloric valve — also called the pyloric sphincter — sits at the very bottom of your stomach, acting as a gatekeeper between the stomach and the small intestine. Most people with acid reflux or LPR have never heard of it, yet in some cases it plays a direct …

Pyloric Valve and Acid Reflux: The Hidden Sphincter Behind Your Symptoms Read More

If you have symptoms of LPR or silent reflux and you’ve been trying to figure out whether reflux is actually the cause, you may have come across the Peptest. It’s a saliva test you can do at home that detects pepsin — the digestive enzyme at the root of …

Peptest Review: Is It Worth Doing for LPR and Silent Reflux? Read More