I recently saw an advertisement for Nexium that depicted tomatoes with horns and said "tomatoes are the devil." That was the first time I've ever laughed at acid reflux. If you have acid reflux, you know what a pain it can be and how it can really affect your life.
Reading about vitamins, my interest peaked when I read about research relating to acid reflux and antioxidants.
A new study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, suggests that antioxidants may have a positive effect on chronic GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease) associated with esophageal cancer. Dietary intake of vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta-carotene were inversely associated with the risk of Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's esophagus refers to an abnormal change in the cells of the lower end of the esophagus thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure.
More research needs to be done to look into the use of supplements for acid reflux. However, according the National Cancer Institute “antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause.”
My company does offer a multivitamin that has higher doses of antioxidants, called Viteyes® Complete. You may also look into other multivitamins that have higher dosing for antioxidants. Compare the side label to the daily recommended doses. Comment here if this works or doesn't work for you! Could be interesting to hear back from you.
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When I read your intro about "tomatoes are the devil", I thought you were going to be referring to the recent tomato scare and why not to eat them... was pleasantly surprised to continue reading and learn a new thing or two about acid reflux. Thanks.
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