Helps with Acid Reflux
Some individuals might avoid and reduce heartburn and GERD symptoms by consuming Greek yogurt in moderation. Greek yogurt is a probiotic food containing microorganisms believed to aid in maintaining a healthy digestive tract.
A small Japanese research published in Pharmaceuticals in June 2014 indicated that patients with chronic heartburn that do not do well in using acid-suppressing medications reported relief in GERD symptoms after consuming probiotic-rich Greek yogurt daily for three months. A Journal posted in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation in April 2011 found that babies who took a probiotic supplement had quicker stomach emptying and less reflux.
According to Nipaporn Pichetshote, M.D., a specialist in gastroenterology in Los Angeles, acid reflux creates symptoms because it damages the esophagus lining. Greek yogurt coats the esophagus, preventing acid from hurting the lining.
Regular yogurt has a pH range of 4 to 4.5, but Greek yogurt has a pH range of 4.8 to 4.9. However, while Greek yogurt is acidic, its consumption does not increase stomach acid production since yogurt efficiently neutralizes these acids. Despite its acidic pH, the substance is alkaline-forming. It implies that it helps the body remain alkaline and does not exacerbate acid reflux symptoms.
