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Benefits Of Probiotics For Acid Reflux

So, how do probiotics help with heart burn? Acid reflux occurs when acid from the stomach is released into the esophagus, because of bad bacteria present in the gut. Bad bacteria causes fermentation of undigested food. The gas that is released from such food increases intra-abdominal pressure. This leads to the opening of the lower esophageal sphincter (a bundle of muscles at the low end of the esophagus), and the contents of the stomach are pushed back up the esophagus. The thought behind consuming probiotics is very simple. They stop the growth of bad bacteria in the gut, in turn reducing the symptoms of acid reflux.

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