The role of diet in the development and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease: why we feel the burn. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common esophageal disorder that is characterized by troublesome symptoms associated with increased esophageal acid exposure. Cornerstones of therapy include acid suppressive agents like proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and lifestyle modifications including dietary therapy, although the latter is not well defined. As concerns regarding long term PPI use continue to be explored, patients and providers are becoming increasingly interested in the role of diet in disease management. The following is a review of dietary therapy for GERD with an emphasis on the effect food components have on pathophysiology and management. Although sequential dietary elimination of food groups is common, literature supports broader manipulation including reduction of overall sugar intake, increase in dietary fiber, and changes in overall eating practices.

publication date

  • August 1, 2019

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC6702398

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85073803857

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.21037/jtd.2019.06.42

PubMed ID

  • 31489226

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 11

issue

  • Suppl 12