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A member asked:

I get acid reflux almost always (felt in lower neck) after eating all bran cereal. i use 2%, lactaid (lactose free) milk. is it the bran or the milk?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

DGL is used to: help with acid reflux and is safe. If you take licorice that is not DGL, over time it can raise your blood pressure. Please consult w/your doc. Peace and good health. Your reflux may not be from bran or milk but be a functional situation.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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