PROFESSIONAL FAQS: DOES DARK CHOCOLATE AFFECT GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)?
Expert opinion from Kelsey Masso
Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management /Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA
Answer: There is some evidence to suggest that dark chocolate may help to reduce the symptoms of GERD. Dark chocolate is thought to act as a natural antacid and can help to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach. It is important to choose dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa. You should limit your intake of dark chocolate to 1 ounce per day. However, if you notice that dark chocolate makes your symptoms worse, you should avoid it.
Expert opinion from Shirin Malek
Masters of Science in Nutritional Science and Didactic Program in Dietetics · 10 years of experience · Canada
People with GERD should limit chocolates. Chocolate is high in fat and has a component that causes muscles to relax and lowers the LES pressure. Chocolate can also stimulate gastric secretion and promote reflux.
Expert opinion from Georgios Christos Bakolas
Master Science in Sport Nutrition · 3 years of experience · UK
Individuals suffering from GERD should avoid dark chocolate because of its caffeine, cocoa and plant chemicals high content that can all increase the probability of heartburn and other side effects of GERD.
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