Is NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Protein Bar GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • dark chocolate

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.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Rice Crisp (Rice Protein, Rice Flour), Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate, Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter), Tapioca Syrup, Almonds, Agave Syrup, Brown Rice Syrup, Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Rice Flour, Chicory Root Fiber, Brown Rice Crisp, Pumpkin Seeds, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Salt, Bacillus Coagulans GBI-30 6086 (Ganeden BC), Gum Acacia.

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Where to buy

NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Protein Bar is available at 4 retailers

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About this product

Protein Bar · Bar

Flavor
ChocolateyNuttySweetFruity
Texture
ChewyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoBreakfast