Apple Cider Vinegar?? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

sam061 · 09-29-2006, 04:04 PM

Hi,
I don't understand how one can drink Apple Cider vinegar to counteract
the HCL in ones stomach as a cure for Heart Burn or Gerd.

Mixing an acid with and acid would not neutralize, but increase the amount of acid. From my perspective it would make heart burn worse which would do nothing to prevent acid reflux. Can someone explain this to me? Also, does this work for everyone? - sam

Mike137100 · 09-30-2006, 06:53 AM

I have read that Acid Reflux is actually caused by lack of acid not excess. I know sounds crazy. There is an explanation for it. If you search ACV and Acid reflux you will get the answer. I been on it for less than a week. I have noticed a difference. I am not completely cured but seem to be having less discomfort.

megobeme · 09-30-2006, 07:43 AM

My father drinks it for the same reason and masks the taste by mixing it with apple cider. He drinks it all the time.

patfield · 09-30-2006, 01:44 PM

I tried the apple cidar vinegar and honey remedy but I got alot worse. I had to double my dose of Nexium afterwards just to get back to feeling OK again. I think it depends on whether your acid reflux is caused by too much acid or not enough acid.

pohaku · 10-01-2006, 01:48 AM

How the world you get Acid Reflux if you have too little acid in your stomach. May be they should start a new forum call Acid Deflux.