“What are the best things to drink when you have acid reflux?”
I am a 19 year old female. I want to know what are the best things to drink when you have acid reflux?
4 Answers
Anything that buffers acid of the esophagus/stomach will help reflux. Gaviscon is an example of liquid calcium carbonate.
High acid foods. Please check online for a list of high acid food.
Baking soda is a good treatment for immediate relief from occasional acid reflux. The recommended dosage for adults is 1/2 teaspoon dissolved in a 4-ounce glass of water. Too much of baking soda can trigger worsening acid so need to be careful. When having acid reflux bwst to avoid things like:coffee, tea (specially like black tea) alcohol, orange juice, chocolate, tomato juice, cow's milk.
Other things may help is chamomile, valerian root, slippery elm and licorice. These can be found OTC.
Other things may help is chamomile, valerian root, slippery elm and licorice. These can be found OTC.
I suggest you consider drinking milk. It is a alkaline drink which can sometimes help with the stomach acid. You should consider reducing spicy and fatty foods as they increase stomach acid production. As an aside, the milk is a good way to take the burn off your tongue for spicy foods.
