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Stomach health needs to be maintained by consuming the right food and drinks. Avoid consuming these 7 drinks too often because they can harm stomach health.
The stomach is an important organ in the digestive process. The stomach functions to process food that enters the body.
During the above process, the stomach will move reflexively, mixing food with acids and enzymes.
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Keeping your stomach in good shape is an important part of overall health. Stomach disorders can trigger many problems, ranging from gastritis to very annoying stomach acid reflux.
Therefore, it is important to know what foods have the potential to disrupt stomach stability. Summarizing various sources, here are some drinks that harm stomach health:
1. Coffee
Even though it has many benefits, the caffeine content and high acidity level in coffee can trigger stomach acid reflux.
Citing various sources, a meta-analysis in the journal Nutrients (2022) shows that coffee can cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which allows stomach acid to rise into the esophagus.
If you are prone to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you should limit your coffee consumption or choose low-acid variants.
2. Alcoholic drinks
Alcohol is known to stimulate the production of excess stomach acid, which has the potential to erode the stomach lining and cause inflammation (gastritis).
In addition, alcohol consumption is also associated with an increased risk of acid reflux and a burning sensation in the chest (heartburn).
Citing various sources, to maintain stomach health, limit alcohol consumption or avoid it altogether if you already have digestive problems.
3. Energy drinks
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Energy drinks often contain high levels of caffeine and sugar. All of these can irritate the digestive tract.
Quoting Healthline, a 2021 study found that around 22 percent of participants experienced digestive disorders after consuming energy drinks, especially if they were drunk on an empty stomach.
The long-term impact can trigger problems such as acid reflux and diarrhea.
4. Sweet tea
Sweet tea that is high in added sugar is not only bad for blood sugar levels, but also for stomach health.
Quoting Eat This Not That, excessive consumption of sugary drinks can disrupt the balance of the gut microbiome and encourage the growth of bad bacteria that have the potential to damage the stomach lining.
5. Juice with added sugar
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Juices that contain added sugar often do not provide sufficient nutritional value and actually damage the balance of good bacteria in the intestines.
According to nutritionists, juices with added sugar can trigger the growth of bad bacteria which worsen stomach health.
It is better to choose 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice without added sugar to get the benefits of vitamins and minerals.
6. Soda
Soda contains high amounts of refined sugar that is difficult for the intestines to absorb, causing water to be drawn into the digestive tract and triggering diarrhea.
In addition, excessive sugar consumption can disrupt the balance of the gut microbiome, leading to digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
7. Chocolate drink
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Although delicious, chocolate drinks can trigger acid reflux in some people. The content of chocolate can worsen GERD symptoms, such as chest pain, coughing and difficulty swallowing.
If you experience these symptoms more than twice a week, you should reduce your consumption of chocolate drinks and consult a doctor.
This article has appeared on CNN Indonesia with the title Be careful, these 7 delicious drinks can damage the stomach
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