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Could use expert help with why garlic and onions give me heartburn?
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Heartburn: is commonly exacerbated by both onions and garlic. The are both root vegetables which can increase gastric acid & slow emptying of the stomach. These two factors can lead to acid reflux.
Answered 6/3/2017
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