Is decaf coffee better for acid reflux?

Decaf removes most of the caffeine. Many people who react to regular coffee tolerate decaf better, though some still notice symptoms.

Tips

• Use decaf to test whether caffeine is your trigger.
• Still avoid it last thing at night if it bothers you.

Try instead

Chicory coffee or rooibos tea

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log decaf coffee in the symptom diary for two weeks: it shows how often each food is followed by symptoms. Then try two weeks without it and compare.

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