Is vinegar bad for acid reflux?

Vinegar is acidic and can sting a sensitive oesophagus. Claims that apple cider vinegar treats reflux are not backed by good evidence.

Tips

• Use olive oil and herbs as a salad dressing instead.

Try instead

Olive oil with herbs

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log vinegar 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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