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Sugar-Free Gum After Meals
Moderate evidence$2-4
How to use
Chew one piece of non-mint sugar-free gum for 30 minutes after meals, especially larger or fatty meals.
How it works
Chewing stimulates saliva production up to 10-fold. Saliva neutralizes acid and helps wash residual acid back down the esophagus.
Where to buy
Any grocery store or pharmacy.
Typical cost: $2-4
Safety notes
Avoid mint-flavored gum - menthol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter and can worsen reflux. Excess sorbitol in sugar-free gum may cause gas.
Source
Healthline