What Research Says About This Common Home Remedy
Some people use apple cider vinegar for acid reflux.
While there haven’t been any clinical studies showing it works, many people swear it brings relief.
Acid refluxoccurs when the contents of your stomach come back up into theesophagus.
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Normally, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) remains closed to prevent this.
However, if the LES is weakened or stressed, it can open and cause gastroesophageal reflux.
Drinking diluted ACV is believed to restore stomach acidity and relieve acid reflux.
This article discusses apple cider vinegar for acid reflux.
Chronic acid reflux may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Enter apple cider vinegar.
Adding acid from ACV may help balance stomach acids to optimal working levels.
People also claim raw apple cider vinegar offers probiotic benefits that can help with digestion.
What Causes Low Stomach Acid?
Low stomach acid, known medically as hypochlorhydria, can be triggered by chronic gastritis,H.
pyloribacterial infection, or autoimmune diseases.
It can also be brought on by overuse of common heartburn medications.
In the study, participants saw significant improvement in their symptoms.
It is sometimes blended with other herbal remedies.
Talk to your healthcare provider before trying to manage your acid reflux with herbal remedies like ACV.
After all, apple cider vinegar is corrosive.
Drinking straight apple cider vinegar or large quantities of diluted ACV is never recommended.
You should also not have APV when trying to heal an ulcer.
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes can help manage acid reflux and GERD.
Consult your healthcare provider about possible side effects or potential interactions before taking apple cider vinegar.
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