Is Cheerios Oat Crunch Chocolate GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

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Why it's not GERD friendly

unsweetened chocolate
cocoa processed with alkali

unsweetened chocolate

Dietitian note

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Whole Grain Corn, Modified Corn Starch, Canola And/or Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Rice Flour, Corn Syrup, Salt, Corn Starch, Unsweetened Chocolate, Tripotassium Phosphate, Color (caramel Color, Annatto Extract), Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Rosemary Extract. Vitamin E (mixed Tocopherols) Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Iron And Zinc (mineral Nutrients), Vitamin C (sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), A B Vitamin (calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B1 (thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin A (palmitate), A B Vitamin (folic Acid), Vitamin D3. Contains Wheat Ingredients.

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