Is almond milk good for acid reflux?

Usually well tolerated

Unsweetened almond milk is low in fat and acid and is usually well tolerated. It is often suggested as a swap for whole milk, although claims that it neutralises stomach acid are not proven.

Tips

  • Pick unsweetened versions and check for added chocolate or coffee flavours.

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log almond milk in the symptom diary for two weeks: it shows how often each food is followed by symptoms. Then try two weeks without it and compare.

Similar foods

Coffee Decaf coffee Black tea Green tea Peppermint tea Chamomile tea

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Sources

  1. Katz PO, Dunbar KB, Schnoll-Sussman FH, et al. ACG Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2022;117(1):27-56.
  2. NICE. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management (CG184). National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2014, updated 2019.