Ginger for acid reflux: the natural GERD remedy

Acid reflux (GERD) affects 20% of adults. PPIs have side effects with long-term use. Ginger offers a natural alternative.

How ginger helps acid reflux

• Accelerates gastric emptying — faster stomach emptying = less pressure = less reflux
• Strengthens LES tone — the lower esophageal sphincter is the gate that prevents reflux
• Anti-inflammatory — soothes esophageal tissue damaged by acid
• Anti-nausea — addresses reflux-associated nausea
• Prokinetic — improves overall digestive motility

When to take it

15-20 minutes before meals. This primes the digestive system and accelerates gastric emptying before food arrives.

Sugar worsens reflux

Sugar slows gastric emptying, promotes fermentation, and increases intra-abdominal pressure — all of which worsen reflux. A ginger concentrate with 34g sugar/100ml may make your reflux worse, not better.

INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Take before meals for reflux management. Consult your doctor.