Acid Reflux, Heartburn & GORD

The common method for addressing acid reflux is to use antiacids. In fact, antiacids suppress the stomach from producing digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid needed to digest our food. In most cases of acid reflux the problem begins with insufficient stomach acid, which results in poor digestion and food staying too long in the stomach. This then allows more acid to come in, and for it to cross into the oesophagus causing heartburn. So while the problem is one of acid reflux, it starts being by digestion being underactive in most cases, not over active as assumed by many. Other factors, such as food intolerances and, in particular stress, will contribute also to acid reflux. Addressing the underlying causes is always key.