Alcohol Cause Heartburn By Producing Excess Acid
October 27th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
It is well known that alcohol causes heartburn and the after effects are always less than pleasant. So, if you want to live a healthy life it is better for you to avoid consuming alcohol in quantities that will make your heartburn problem turn more serious. Of course, when you consume alcohol in moderation there is no harm and it is only when you cross the limits that your troubles will begin.
Relaxes The LES
There are several good reasons why alcohol causes heartburn including causing production of more acid in the stomach than is good; alcohol also causes your lower esophageal sphincter or LES to relax and that in turn means that acid from your stomach will be able to escape from your stomach and get into your esophagus. In addition, a relaxed lower esophageal sphincter leads to difficulties in swallowing.
