Is Promax® Cookies 'n Cream High Protein Bars GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • cocoa
  • milk
  • cultured nonfat milk
  • nonfat milk

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

Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate), Glucose Syrup, Fructose, Sugar, Water, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Glycerine, Rice Flour, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Tapioca Starch, Nonfat Milk, Palm Oil, Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate, Cultured Nonfat Milk, Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Salt, Unsweetened Chocolate, Sodium Bicarbonate. Vitamins and Minerals

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Where to buy

Promax® Cookies 'n Cream High Protein Bars is available at 5 retailers

KrogerRalphsPick 'n SaveSmith'sFry's

About this product

Protein Bar · Bar

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
ChewyDense
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoBreakfast