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Vitamins That Relieve Acid Reflux Symptoms

Acid reflux is a condition where the stomach acid backs up into the throat. This burns the esophagus and causes a variety of symptoms such as sore throat, sinus problems, chest pain and shortness of breath. The acid scars the lining of the esophagus and often makes swallowing difficult. Some vitamins can relieve acid reflux symptoms.

  1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

    • Dramatic insufficiency of Vitamin B1 causes beriberi, which results in weak muscles and vomiting. The increased B1 aids the esophagus sphincter and relieves some of the back up of stomach acid.

    Vitamin U

    • Vitamin U is actually S-Methylmethionine, but often called vitamin U. Its use was uncovered when Garnett Cheney, M.D. experimented with fresh cabbage juice and found it healed peptic ulcers.

    Vitamin B12

    • People with acid reflux tend to have a Vitamin B12 deficiency. It helps the digestive track by aiding in the break down of proteins.

    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

    • Vitamin B5 is important to maintain healthy skin and muscles. The esophagus sphincter is controlled by a muscular valve that prevents the acid from backing into the throat.

    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

    • Vitamin B6, or Pyridoxine, assists in the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. It also is important in the growth of new cells. It is necessary to replace the cells destroyed by acid reflux.

    Multiple Vitamins

    • Most doctors agree that acid reflux is the body making a statement about your general health. Many patients with acid reflux have deficiencies of many vitamins, particularly the B complex. A regimen of daily vitamins helps those with insufficiencies.

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