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nutritionist, gastroenterologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, clinical pharmacologist, head of AlfaBiom company

What products will help with heartburn?

First, let’s consider the mechanism of heartburn. It occurs when the contents of the stomach enter the esophagus – along with hydrochloric acid. For the esophagus is not characterized by the presence of acid in it – it traumatizes the mucosa.

Heartburn can be caused by GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), as well as gastritis or ulcer. Therefore, it is important to determine the root cause of heartburn.

However, at the time of exacerbation, in order to stop unpleasant symptoms, you can use medication. But only once! You can not mask the symptoms – you need to look for the cause of the condition.

In addition, to get rid of unpleasant sensations will help some products. We tell you which ones.

Porridge and kissel

Oatmeal porridge (soft, liquid), pearl porridge, rice porridge. They can neutralize the effect of hydrochloric acid. If the porridge is cooked correctly, it is liquid – such a consistency envelops the mucous membranes and soothes them.

This can also include flaxseed kisel, but only if it is “cooked” on ground seeds. Do not eat coarse seeds if you have heartburn.

Important: Do not use milk or cream, they can aggravate the situation.

Water

It is best to take slightly alkaline (table mineral water – up to 10 g of salt per 1 liter). Before drinking, be sure to let out all the gas, so as not to further traumatize the mucosa. Weakly alkaline water will reduce the aggressiveness of the acidic environment and neutralize the effect of heartburn.

Banana puree

Bananas have antacid property – also neutralize the effect of hydrochloric acid. In addition, starches, which are part of the fruit, envelop the mucous membranes, protecting them from the effects of other substances.

However, bananas will only help if heartburn is not caused by an inflammatory disease.

Sour milk products

Acidophilus, kefir or natural yogurt can help to cope with unpleasant sensations. But only if you have no hidden hypersensitivity to dairy products, and heartburn is a one-time phenomenon, not regular. Fermented milk products in principle contribute to the normalization of digestion.

If we are talking about the diet that is recommended for heartburn attacks, it should include protein (rabbit, turkey, beef), lean fish, coarse porridge, vegetables and fruits (with a low content of acid and vitamin C).