Do you feel a sensation of heat or burning in your chest after eating? Rest assured, you're far from alone. Gastroesophageal reflux, more commonly known as heartburn, affects many people daily. And if these subsequent discomforts are simply… What are you putting on your plate?
Acid reflux: when the stomach overflows upwards
Reflux is when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn, a bitter taste, or even coughing or bad breath. The cause? A slightly overly dilated muscular sphincter between the stomach and esophagus, which is often triggered by certain foods.
