whole milk has a high fat content, which is hydrolysed into fatty acids and monoglycerides. fatty acids would increase the pH of stomach acid, worsening acid reflux – so why is milk often recommended to treat heartburn? is this a myth?
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Acid reflux is literally stomach contents leaping up where they don’t belong. Milk works because it’s an excellent emulsifier. It has exactly the same effect on acid reflux as it does on chilli oils, reducing the “burn” and carrying the offending substances back to the stomach.
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