A number of supplements, including certain prebiotics, fermented soy, xylitol-malic acid tablets, rose oil, and traditional Chinese medicinal herbs have been studied for GERD, with mixed results. Most were associated with improved quality of life and mild to moderate heartburn relief, but more research is needed to confirm these preliminary findings.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Have any supplements been studied for GERD?
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Several supplements — such as prebiotics, fermented soy, xylitol-malic acid tablets, rose oil, and traditional Chinese medicinal herbs — have been studied for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and have shown mixed results, with some improvement in quality of life and heartburn relief. However, further research is necessary to validate these initial findings.