– why does milk help heartburn if fatty acids are acidic

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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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The fat in the milk coats the lining of your stomach, so you temporarily don’t feel the acid. Or so I’ve been told.

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