In conclusion, high carbohydrate diet could increase the acid reflux time, acid periods in the lower esophagus and cause more reflux symptoms in GERD patients. On the contrary, low carbohydrate diet had a reversed effect.
Also, what helps keto heartburn?
Probiotics – these are very useful to balance out bacterial issues in the gut. Over the counter antacids like Tums or Mylanta (check the carbs, but if it’s only a few carbs and means you can keep on keto, then go for it) Apple Cider Vinegar. Fermented foods like kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut.
Keeping this in view, why do I suddenly have acid reflux?
Other causes of acid reflux disease.
Being overweight or obese. Eating a heavy meal and lying on your back or bending over at the waist. Snacking close to bedtime or lying down right after a meal. Taking aspirin or ibuprofen, some muscle relaxers, or certain blood pressure medications.