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What are the best ways to aleviate a stomach ache caused by too much chocolate?
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Chocolate hurts!: Chocolate contributes to stomach aches because: 1) theobromine in chocolate is a caffeine-derivative; 2) the calcium in the milk of mik chocolate stimulates gastrin to turn up acid production; & 3) the fat in chocolate delays stomach emptying. Moderation is key here, so enjoy chocolate but not to the point of promoting "stomach aches" & avoid eating chocolate with foods that upset your stomach.
Answered 8/3/2020
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Many things: Many people have trouble with gastritis or reflux, due to hyperacidity or making too much acid. It can be due to a medical problem like zollinger-ellison syndrome, but most are due to the food you eat, or when you eat it. Numerous medications will help with it. Talk to your doctor about it.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Moderation is key: Moderation is key when it comes to dietary intolerances. Chocolate promotes dyspepsia 3 ways: 1) high fat content of chocolate delays stomach emptying so foods & acid stay in contact with stomach longer & reflux into the esophagus (gerd); 2) calcium in "milk" chocolate stimulates gastrin, a hormone that turns up acid production; 3) theobromine relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter causing gerd.
Answered 6/23/2020
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