Very Low-Carb Diet Improves Heartburn in Obesity

I’ve heard anecdotal reports of this for years.  Here’s scientific evidence, although only eight patients were studied.

Frequent episodes of heartburn is a condition called GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease.  Tell your doctor your symptoms and you’re likely to get a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor drug.

h/t Melissa McEwan