POSSIBLE FOODS THAT CAN CAUSE HEART BURN

Citrus fruits

These includes oranges, grapefruits, and orange juice.

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And according to the founder of the Digestive Center for Women in Chevy Chase, Md. and a gastroenterologist at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, D.C.Robynne Chuktan, MD, the aforementioned fruits are very acidic and more likely to cause heartburn as result of their nature when consumed on an empty stomach.

 Spicy food

Research has shown that spicy food have shown that spicy foods often contain a compound called capsaicin, which may slow the rate of digestion.

And when this happens, foods are likely to sit in the stomach longer than usual, which is a risk factor for heartburn.

High-fat foods

They may relax the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle that acts as a barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. When this muscle relaxes, stomach acid can escape from the stomach into the esophagus and cause heartburn.

High-fat foods stimulate the release of the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK). This hormone may also relax the lower esophageal sphincter and cause acid reflux

Onion

Even though the health benefits are so much, research shows it causes heartburn especially when taken raw.

This is because it relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, which may cause acid reflux and symptoms of heartburn.

Recent studies have also shown that onions are a rich source of fermentable fiber, which may cause belching; and belching can aggravate acid reflux symptoms.

Milk

Milk is commonly consumed to treat heartburn, studies have shown that drinking whole milk may actually cause symptoms, instead of relief.

A recent research suggests that whole milk may increase stomach acid production, which is a risk factor for heartburn.