Food recommendations for the prevention and treatment of GERD
Do you usually take a meal two hours before bedtime? Do you have an unexplained cough? Do you suffer from burning sensation in your chest? These all could be marks of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) defined by significant signs that include regurgitation, heartburn, difficulty in swallowing and sometimes chest pain that happen when the esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly. Medications and management of lifestyle are methods to be used for GERD control. Dietary intake plays an important role in the human being health condition and noted as the first-line therapy for GERD. However, Diet modification is not fully interpreted. The objective aim of this research is to …show more content…
Acid reflux symptoms occur when the stomach acid is higher than the normal level. Vegetables such as broccoli, cucumber, potatoes and green beans are rich in low fats so they help in the reduction of stomach acid. While non-citrus fruits are less likely to stimulate reflux symptoms unlike the citrus ones e.g. apples, bananas, coconut, watermelon, grapefruit, and cantaloupe.
A high-fiber diet may also reduce the symptoms of reflux, as they absorb the stomach acid and can't be digested e.g. whole grain bread, whole grain rice, and oatmeal. In addition to lean meat which is characterized by the presents of low fats e.g. fish, turkey, and chicken. Whereas unsaturated fats intake have a more beneficial effect over Trans and saturated fats that reduce the reflux symptoms as well.
Nonalcoholic beverages have been shown to reduce the esophageal PH leading to an immediate lowering of the esophageal sphincter that will result in the increase of acid secretion causing acid reflux. People consuming a high intake of beverages such as soft drinks were found to be suffering from asymptomatic control (moderate-severe) GERD. In parallel with carbonated drinks, they bring on nocturnal heartburn, so patients suffering from awakening heartburn are counseled to avoid carbonated
Do you usually take a meal two hours before bedtime? Do you have an unexplained cough? Do you suffer from burning sensation in your chest? These all could be marks of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) defined by significant signs that include regurgitation, heartburn, difficulty in swallowing and sometimes chest pain that happen when the esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly. Medications and management of lifestyle are methods to be used for GERD control. Dietary intake plays an important role in the human being health condition and noted as the first-line therapy for GERD. However, Diet modification is not fully interpreted. The objective aim of this research is to …show more content…
Acid reflux symptoms occur when the stomach acid is higher than the normal level. Vegetables such as broccoli, cucumber, potatoes and green beans are rich in low fats so they help in the reduction of stomach acid. While non-citrus fruits are less likely to stimulate reflux symptoms unlike the citrus ones e.g. apples, bananas, coconut, watermelon, grapefruit, and cantaloupe.
A high-fiber diet may also reduce the symptoms of reflux, as they absorb the stomach acid and can't be digested e.g. whole grain bread, whole grain rice, and oatmeal. In addition to lean meat which is characterized by the presents of low fats e.g. fish, turkey, and chicken. Whereas unsaturated fats intake have a more beneficial effect over Trans and saturated fats that reduce the reflux symptoms as well.
Nonalcoholic beverages have been shown to reduce the esophageal PH leading to an immediate lowering of the esophageal sphincter that will result in the increase of acid secretion causing acid reflux. People consuming a high intake of beverages such as soft drinks were found to be suffering from asymptomatic control (moderate-severe) GERD. In parallel with carbonated drinks, they bring on nocturnal heartburn, so patients suffering from awakening heartburn are counseled to avoid carbonated