Is Merckens Chocolate Coatings, Dark, 5 Pound GERD Friendly?
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Why it's not GERD friendly
- pure chocolate liquors from selected cocoa beans combined with cocoa butter
- whole milk
pure chocolate liquors from selected cocoa beans combined with cocoa butter
Dietitian noteChocolate, 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
Pure Chocolate Liquors From Selected Cocoa Beans Combined With Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk, Pure Vanilla, Sugar, Other Flavors
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains dairy.
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