How does diet affect gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

Gastroenterology

Eating a healthy diet low in fat and carbonated beverages can help reduce heartburn symptoms. In this video, Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD, a gastroenterologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses the lifestyle factors that can affect GERD.

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