Five Drinks to Avoid With Acid Reflux
Just like certain foods, some drinks can causes moderate to severe acid reflux symptoms in certain people. While each person's sensitivities are unique, the following drinks are more likely than others to cause acid reflux symptoms.
Coffee (Regular and Decaffeinated)
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You may love your cup of Joe each morning, but your coffee may be doing you more harm than good if you suffer from acid reflux or even occasional heartburn. The high acid content in coffee along with the caffeine will cause the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscles to relax allowing stomach acid to enter the esophagus, which is what causes reflux.
By — Last Modified: 11/14/2012, First Published: 07/15/2011
