Is acid reflux causing you a lot of pain and discomfort? What you need is a natural remedy that can give you relief from the symptoms of this condition. Yes, there are a number of medications that can help, but there is nothing better than an all-natural remedy as it does not contain chemicals and provides a wide range of other health benefits as well. If you prefer using natural treatments for acid reflux, a great option is fresh pineapples.

Would you like to know more? Keep reading this post.

How Does Pineapple Work For Acid Reflux?

If you did not already know, pineapple is rich in an enzyme called bromelain (1). This enzyme does wonders in improving digestion, and at the same time, also helps in reducing excess acid in your system. The enzymes in pineapple also play an important role in speeding up the healing process within your body.

How To Use Pineapple For Acid Reflux:

Using pineapples to naturally treat acid reflux and other symptoms of GERD is quite easy. All you need to do is eat a few slices of the fresh raw fruit when indigestion hits you or immediately after eating your meals. You can also drink fresh juice made from the fruit to ease heartburn and gain all the wonderful benefits it provides to your body (2). Bromelain is present in the largest concentration on the rind of pineapples, and hence, always include the rinds when juicing this fruit.

When you use pineapple to treat acid reflux, remember to avoid packaged juices, no matter how natural they claim to be. Pineapple is already high in sugar, and the added sugar in processed products will only do more damage. Canned pineapples and packaged pineapple juice also do not contain the beneficial enzymes that the fruit is known for.

As mentioned, apart from eating the fruit, drinking a glass of fresh organic pineapple juice can help improve acid reflux. Make it a part of your daily routine to keep acid reflux away. Include it in your breakfast and drink an 8-ounce glass of the juice to help reduce the discomfort and keep heartburn away.

Things To Remember:

As you know, natural remedies do not work the same way for everyone. Therefore, eating pineapples or drinking the juice may not provide relief from acid reflux for some people. There have been individuals who had reported that eating this delicious fruit worsened their GERD symptoms. Needless to say, if you do not find relief from pineapples, it is best to avoid them.

If you do not like pineapples or if they are unavailable, you can also use bromelain supplements to help in treating acid reflux. Since it is this enzyme that mainly helps with the problem, supplements can work well in reducing it. However, it is important to note that some people are sensitive to high levels of this enzyme (3); hence it is advisable to consult your physician before you start taking it in the supplement form.

Pineapple is a delicious fruity juice that helps treat heartburn, indigestion and inflammation. It has many great benefits for health, which is why making it a part of your diet is a good idea (4). To gain all the wonderful health benefits it has to offer, eat this amazing fruit in its freshest and raw form and your body will definitely thank you for it!

Have you used pineapple juice to treat your acid reflux before? What was the result? Also, do you know any other way of treating heartburn? Do tell us by commenting in the box provided below. We would love to hear from you.

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