Some products can quite successfully neutralize the action of stomach acid and relieve the unpleasant feeling of heartburn, said gastroenterologist Alexander Andreev.
The doctor said in an interview that one One quick way to get rid of the burning sensation caused by heartburn is to use chewing gum. The doctor advised using a gum that does not contain sugar and mint.
“Gum enhances the production of saliva, which cleanses the esophageal mucosa from excess gastric juice and neutralizes acids due to the alkali content,” Alexander Andreev explained.
Speaking with Gazeta.Ru, the gastroenterologist called oatmeal useful for getting rid of heartburn. It is best to eat liquid porridge – in this case, it will envelop the walls of the stomach.
“If there is no oatmeal, you can cook barley or rice porridge,” the expert shared.
In addition, a banana has a neutralizing effect on stomach acid. Andreev explained that bananas are alkaline foods. To eliminate heartburn, it is useful to eat them, having previously kneaded them into porridge. Melon also gives the same effect as a banana.
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“If there is no intolerance to dairy products, it is useful to use kefir or yogurt without sugar,” added doctor.
Andreev warned that recurrent heartburn is a serious reason to visit a specialist and examine the stomach.
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Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote about why carbohydrate-rich foods should not be eaten for breakfast.
Important! Information provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Alexander Andreev healthy lifestyle gastroenterologist, hepatologist