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7 Foods That May Cause Heartburn

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1. High fat foods

Plus, the study reported that after participants removed triggering foods for 2 weeks, the percentage that reported heartburn dropped from 93% to 44%

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2. Mint

Types of mint, including peppermint and spearmint, may cause heartburn in some people. If you experience heartburn after consuming mint, it’s best to avoid it.

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3. Citrus juice

Many people with GERD find that citrus juices, including orange or grapefruit juice, seem to cause acid reflux and heartburn. However, it’s not entirely clear how this happens.

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4. Chocolate

Chocolate may cause heartburn by relaxing the LES. It’s unclear whether cutting out chocolate is beneficial for all people with heartburn, but it may reduce symptoms in some people.

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5. Spicy food

However, one study including people with GERD found that chili capsules increased gastric accommodation, which is when the upper part of the stomach relaxes in response to eating a meal.

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6. Onion

However, future studies are needed to determine whether all people with heartburn should consider eliminating or reducing their intake of onions.

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7. Alcohol

Alcohol is a common trigger for GERD symptoms like heartburn, and excessive alcohol consumption is considered a risk factor for GERD.