Is grapefruit bad for acid reflux?

Q: Is grapefruit bad for acid reflux?

Often a trigger. Grapefruit is acidic. It also interacts with several medicines, so check with a pharmacist if you take regular medication.

Common trigger

Grapefruit is acidic. It also interacts with several medicines, so check with a pharmacist if you take regular medication.

Tips

Choose a non-citrus fruit instead.

Try instead

Melon or papaya

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log grapefruit 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.

Read the full diet guide →

Sources

Katz PO, Dunbar KB, Schnoll-Sussman FH, et al. ACG Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2022;117(1):27-56.
NICE. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management (CG184). National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2014, updated 2019.