6 Drinks Recommended for People With GERD, Acid Reflux

Publish date: 2024-03-17

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Acid reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is one of many common health complaints where stomach acid frequently flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining that can happen to anyone from teenagers to elderly people. Citing Healthline, the following are drinks that are recommended by experts to prevent worsening the disease.

Herbal tea

Herbal teas can help improve digestion and soothe stomach issues, such as gas and nausea. Experts suggest consuming herbal remedies that may soothe GERD symptoms, such as chamomile, licorice, slippery elm, ginger, marshmallow root

Low fat or skim milk

Choose a milk option with a lower fat content as the full-fat cow’s milk can be hard for some people to digest. Whole milk can contain a significant amount of fat. Consuming full fat cow’s milk and other high-fat foods may relax the lower esophageal sphincter, which can cause or worsen reflux symptoms

Plant-based milk

For people with lactose intolerance or those who experience an increase in acid reflux symptoms from consuming dairy products, plant-based milk might be a good alternative. Try to consume soy milk, flax milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, and oat milk to suppress GERD symptoms.

Fruit juice

Citrus drinks and other beverages like pineapple juice and apple juice can be very acidic and may cause acid reflux symptoms. Juices that are less acidic are not as likely to trigger GERD symptoms in most people such as carrot juice, aloe vera juice, cabbage juice, and freshly juiced drinks made with less acidic foods, such as beets, watermelon, spinach, cucumber, or pear.

Smoothies

Consuming smoothies is a popular way to incorporate more vitamins and minerals into your diet. Smoothies are also an exceptional (and tasty!) option for people with GERD.

Water 

The pH of most water is neutral, or 7.0, which can mildly raise the stomach’s pH. However, water can also help digestion and motility of food out of your stomach and into your small intestine. This may help reduce symptoms of GERD.

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