Are nuts bad for acid reflux?

Depends on the person

Nuts are healthy but high in fat. A small handful is usually fine; large amounts may trigger symptoms in some people.

Tips

  • Stick to a small handful, not straight before bed.

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log nuts 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.

Similar foods

Crisps Popcorn Peanut butter

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Sources

  1. 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.
  2. NICE. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management (CG184). National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2014, updated 2019.