Is Effervescent Vitamin C Powder GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredients: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin, riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B5 (d-pantothenic acid, calcium d-pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), Folic Acid (folate), Calcium (calcium carbonate), Phosphorus (sodium phosphate tribasic), Potassium (potassium bicarbonate), Magnesium (magnesium hydroxide), Zinc (zinc citrate), Manganese (manganese citrate), Chromium (chromium picolinate). Non-Medicinal Ingredients (descending order): d-Fructose, Citric Acid, Natural Flavours, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Glycine, Natural Colour, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sucralose, Quercetin. No artificial flavours.

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About this product

Supplement · Powder

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
DrinkingOn The Go