There’s nothing like drinking a can of ice-cold soda on a hot summer day.
Unfortunately, though, this seemingly innocent habit can give you one of the worst heartburns of your day. Why?
So far, specialists discovered that sodas and other carbonated beverages can relax the esophageal sphincter. Furthermore, these treats increase the production of stomach acid, which further increases your risk of heartburn.
According to this study published in the journal Chest, acid reflux caused by soda manifests especially during nighttime. The study, performed on more than 15,000 participants, revealed that 25% of the people had nighttime heartburn after drinking soda or carbonated beverages.
This study from the Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility also showed that people who constantly drink carbonated beverages are 69% more likely to experience acid reflux and symptoms like heartburn.
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