Help! Acid Reflux

There are many causes of acid reflux

Acid reflux happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the valve between the stomach and the esophagus, does not close properly and stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. (Ouchh)

Learning the cause of acid reflux may help to relieve discomfort by figuring out what foods trigger your attacks.

One of the main triggers of acid reflux is what a person eats. 

Many causes of acid reflux are:  Foods: fatty, procesed, greasy food that is.

Certain foods can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), causing stomach acid to flow enter the esophagus, and other foods can increase the production of stomach acid.


Some of these foods are: 

  • Fatty foods or spicy foods
  • Citrus fruits
  • Onions
  • Tomato products
  • Caffeinated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Chocolate, mints or peppermints
  • Dairy (of all sorts; casein (a type of milk protein) and lactose can cause a lot of people digestive distress)

There are many different medications for the quick acid reflux relief. However, an easy and effective long term solution can be as simple as following an acid reflux diet.

The first thing to do is eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. If you do this, your stomach will produce less acid for the smaller amount of food, therefore less acid will be available to enter the esophagus. To avoid acid reflux, the type of foods to eat are anything low in fat, all vegetables(not fried), non citrus fruits, decaffinated beverages, and non spicy foods.
While some foods you will definitely want to avoid on your acid reflux diet plan, there are foods that may help you out. The benefits of the foods listed here include helping improve digestion as well as reducing the damage acid reflux inflicts.
  • Papaya – Papaya contains papain, which is an enzyme that helps digest protein (also called a protease).
  • Pineapple – Pineapple is rich in bromelain, another protease which benefits digestion in the same way as papaya.
  • Protein – any protein-rich food can increase the pressure exerted by the lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle band which helps seal off the stomach), stopping heartburn cold.
  • Enzymes – known to speed up your digestive process, which eliminates the risk of acid reflux.
  • Fiber – increasing your fiber intake is another way that is supposed to alleviate acid reflux. The fiber absorbs the excess acid, allowing your body to discard toxins quicker, allieviating acid reflux.
  • Water – drinking more water (8 glasses a day) will allow the body to flush away toxins and expel acid easier.
  • Tea – green tea is known to aid the body in digesting food and soothing the stomach.
AMP Floracel provides long-term relief and maintenance to Acid Reflux by coating and repairing the intestine tract so it can easily absorb proper nutrients and promote proper digestion.
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