Lifestyle
Avoid Eating Within 3 Hours of Bed
for Acid Reflux
Stopping food intake at least 3 hours before lying down is one of the most consistently recommended lifestyle changes for nocturnal GERD.
How it works
Allows gastric emptying to progress before assuming a supine position, reducing the quantity of acid available for reflux when the protective effect of gravity is lost.
What to watch for
Combine with head-of-bed elevation for maximum effect on nocturnal reflux. Even a 2-hour gap is substantially better than eating immediately before sleep.
Community experience
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