Does apple cider vinegar help acid reflux?

Apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy, but there is no good evidence that it helps reflux. It is acidic and may make symptoms worse, especially if the oesophagus is inflamed.

Tips

• If you try it, dilute it well and stop if symptoms get worse.

Try instead

A pharmacy alginate such as a raft-forming liquid

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log apple cider vinegar 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.

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