Apple Cider Vinegar for reflux - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

bride527 · 07-17-2009, 06:24 PM

I have been reading that Apple Cider Vinegar is great for reflux.
Has anyone tried it and does it work? You are supposed to take 2 to 3 tsp. with water and drink it once or twice a day......I am tempted to try it.....I am off my prilisec and have noticed that my symptoms are slight.....Don't want them to return. I felt great while on the Prilisec but don't want to take that forever.....comments? bride527

painter207 · 07-17-2009, 08:24 PM

If you don't have any burning in your throat or esaphogus I guess it's worth a try. But if you have pain in those places It wouldn't be a good idea. It will make it burn. The raw esaphogus and throat is probably from acid anyway, if that's what you have.

NYCman · 07-18-2009, 11:45 AM

Painter, I never tried ACV for GERD, but you mean if people have no burning in the throat then ACV is good? I mean, I have no burning now (at this exact moment), but I know that when I eat something, I'm going to burp and that's going to burn my throat. Does that disqualify me?

painter207 · 07-18-2009, 06:55 PM

I guess what I'm saying is..i have constant burning in the back of my throat ans sometimes the tongure. This tells me that It's caused from acid, so there is no reason for ME to take ACV and make my situation worse. Give it a try. If your throat is in good shape the vinegar shouldn't hurt your throat because it's not inflamed.

Camembert · 07-20-2009, 04:19 AM

I've looked into ACV and it seems very hit and miss. Some people swear by it, some people are forever traumatised by it.

I haven't tried it myself.