Have GERD. Is It Safe To Have Food Containing Omega-3 Fatty Acid?

Posted on Sun, 24 Mar 2013

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Question : Hi I have gastreoreflux disease and was told that I shouldn't drink coffee, eat chocolate, anything that has caffeine, fried froods, and spicy or acidic foods. I know that omega-3 fatty acids are essential in treating GERD. I wonder if any of the foods that I listed above interact with omega-3 fatty acids? thanks bye

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (3 days later)

Hi

Thanks for writing in

Your knowledge about your disease is appreciable

It is not the Omega 3 fatty acids interactions but the inherent quality of these foods that they stimulate more acid production - is the reason you are asked to avoid them

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (16 hours later)

do omega-3 fatty acids help with gastreoreflux disease? thanks bye

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (6 hours later)

Hi

Thanks for your followup

There is no documented evidence suggesting the role of Omega-3 fatty acids in GERD

There are controversial statements so better to keep away if not essential

Though yogurt with high contents of Omega 3 fatty acids is known to help some patients in dietery form

Hope this helps

If you need any clarification do write back
Wishing you a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar