8 Vitamins and Supplements for Treating Acid Reflux: Healthline and Renuerx Recommendations

KONTAN.CO.ID – Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common digestive problem. These health problems are associated with a variety of side effects, including heartburn, nausea, belching and stomach pain. Apart from medications such as antacids and proton pump inhibitors, most of the treatment for acid reflux involves dietary or lifestyle changes. Many vitamins, herbs, and supplements can also help relieve acid reflux symptoms. To quote Healthline and Renuerxhere are 8 vitamins or supplements that are useful for treating stomach acid:

1. Betaine HCl with pepsin

Betaine hydrochloride (HCl) is a compound used to increase stomach acid. Low stomach acid levels can slow digestion and absorption of nutrients, and cause a variety of side effects, including heartburn, upset stomach, and high stomach acid. One study in 6 people with low stomach acid levels showed that taking 1500 mg of betaine HCl increased stomach acidity. Also Read: 5 Vitamins That Make Uric Acid Unstable, Anything? Betaine hydrochloride is also paired with pepsin in many supplements. Pepsin is a digestive enzyme in stomach acid that breaks down proteins into smaller units. Nonetheless, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to confirm the effectiveness of betaine HCl or pepsin in increasing stomach acidity. Therefore, further research into whether betaine HCl with pepsin might be beneficial for treating acid reflux is needed.

2. Vitamin B

Some research shows that B vitamins, including folate, riboflavin, and vitamin B6, can help treat acid reflux. In fact, one study found that increased intake of some B vitamins was associated with a reduced risk of reflux esophagitis, a condition characterized by inflammation in the esophagus often caused by acid reflux. Also Read: List of Foods You Should Not Eat With Gastric Acid, Check How to Overcome Nausea What’s more, greater intake of folate and vitamin B6 is associated with a reduced risk of esophageal cancer and a condition called Barrett’s esophagus, both potential long-term complications of GERD. More research is needed to evaluate how B vitamins might affect acid reflux symptoms when used alone. Editor: Barratut Taqiyyah Rafie
2023-07-01 20:37:10
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