Is Protein Smoothie Bowl GERD Friendly?

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

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cocoa powder
  • citric acid

cocoa powder

Dietitian note

Cocoa contains compounds that can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making it easier for stomach acid to reflux. It also stimulates the production of stomach acid, further contributing to heartburn and GERD symptoms. Additionally, cocoa's caffeine and theobromine content can exacerbate reflux by increasing stomach acidity and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, tapioca syrup*, cane sugar*, pea protein, banana puree (banana puree, ascorbic acid, citric acid), strawberry juice concentrate, sunflower butter*, cocoa powder*, vanilla extract* (water, cane alcohol, vanilla bean extractives), acacia gum, locust bean gum, sea salt. *Organic

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