Spicy foods

Heartburn is frequently brought on by spicy foods. It is unknown, however, exactly how they cause heartburn. However, one study with GERD patients discovered that chili capsules boosted gastric accommodation, which is when the upper part of the stomach relaxes in response to consuming food.

According to research, those who have GERD typically have an enhanced gastric accommodation reflex. This is connected to increased LES relaxation, which may result in heartburn. According to the same study, when compared to a placebo, chili capsules caused participants with GERD to have more severe abdominal burning and heartburn symptoms. Another study with 4,633 Iranian adults discovered that men who consume more spicy foods have a higher chance of developing heartburn than women do. Additionally, eating spicy food may aggravate an already inflamed esophagus, which could make heartburn symptoms worse. Consider cutting out spicy foods from your diet if you suspect they're the source of your heartburn.