I fast 18/6. I want to push it to 20/4, but any time I fast longer than 18 or so hours I get heartburn. Do any of you get heartburn when fasting? How can I avoid?
I usually have acid reflux when I eat my large meal. While fasting, I don’t have any problems. I used to take 10mg of pepcid ac a day, prescribed by a doctor, but stopped since IF. Now, I take some tums when I get strong reflux and it controls it.
If you want something super easy to get drink some pickle juice, good for breaking a fast and gut bacteria as well as it’s acidity being high.
The actual science, idk, I think it’s something to do with your esophagus leading into your stomach and that tube expanding so exposing you to more acid would tell your body I gotta close this up tighter so stomach acid doesn’t reach my throat.
If you’re chronic like I am, talk to your primary or gastro about low dose Pantoprazole sodium. I take 20 MG once a day and never have issues as long as I’m consistent. Been on it for 4 years.
Some people will poo poo it but it’s changed my life drastically. If you have any concerns about things like Iron or Calcium deficiency, take a cheap supplement and you’ll be fine.