For millions across the world, the day begins only with a comforting cup of coffee. But for many, the morning ritual may quickly turn unpleasant due to acid reflux or heartburn. If you have ever experienced a burning sensation in your chest after drinking coffee, you are not alone. According to experts, coffee is one of the most common dietary triggers of acid reflux, a digestive condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
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There are many ways that coffee can cause heartburn, a few of which include:
Coffee contains natural acids that can irritate your stomach lining and esophagus.
Caffeine is coffee’s natural stimulant, which loosens up your lower esophageal sphincter, or LES - a ring of muscle between your esophagus and stomach. That relaxation makes it easier for acids to escape your stomach and flow up into your esophagus.
Coffee increases the production of gastric acid in your belly, which in turn spikes the likelihood of acid reflux, especially if you have a sensitive stomach.
Swigging large amounts of coffee or consuming it piping hot can amplify stomach irritation and reflux symptoms.
Coffee increases the production of gastric acid in your belly
While not everyone who drinks coffee develops acid reflux, some people are more vulnerable, including:
To avoid acid reflux from coffee, you do not have to just stop drinking coffee. There are ways to tweak your coffee-drinking routine to keep heartburn away.
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