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CL Answers (11)

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Which supplements make acid reflux worse? I take many and think some are causing heartburn. Are there any supplements that help treat acid reflux?

Find out which supplements can cause or worsen acid reflux, nausea and GERD, including vitamin B6, arginine, and CoQ10.

Supplements Making Acid Reflux Worse -- Man with acid reflux pain

I take omeprazole (Prilosec), a proton pump inhibitor, to reduce stomach acid. Are there supplements I should avoid, or be taking, due to this drug?

Supplement interactions with proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs like omeprazole (Prilosec) and Nexium.

What is Prelief? Does it really help for heartburn and/or bladder pain from acidic foods?

Prelief information, including what it has been claimed to do (such as helping with painful bladder, frequent urination, heartburn or indigestion from acidic foods), clinical evidence, and safety.

I have IBS and don't want to take medication if I can help it. I've heard that peppermint works for IBS, but is there good research to support this?

Information about using peppermint oil for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including clinical evidence, dosage, safety and more.

Peppermint Oil for IBS? -- Bottle of peppermint oil and capsules and peppermint leaf

I read that turmeric may be a GI irritant. I have GI problems and wonder if I should avoid turmeric and curcumin?

Find out if turmeric/curcumin supplements can cause gastrointestinal irritability.

Is turmeric a stomach irritant? -- Turmeric Supplement

Is it true that low-carb or Mediterranean diets help for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Find out if a low-carb diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, or lifestyle changes help with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Low-carb & Mediterranean Diets for GERD? -- Table with Mediterranean foods such as fish, olive oil, walnuts, vegetables

Which supplements are helpful to have when traveling? Any tips on how to best store supplements on trips?

Find out which vitamins & supplements can be helpful when traveling, including melatonin, ginger, and more, and find out how you can carry them with you.

Which supplements help reduce flatulence (gas), and are there any that make it worse?

Find out which supplements may help reduce flatulence (gas), and learn which supplements or foods may worsen symptoms of flatulence.

Older woman sitting on her bed and holding her stomach due to gas and bloating

Is it true that calcium citrate increases the absorption of aluminum?

Find out how calcium citrate can impact the absorption of aluminum in your body and if this is a problem for your health.

Calcium Citrate Pills in Bottle

A tea called Throat Coat made me lethargic and I was found to have low potassium. Is this a known problem? I was drinking 5 cups a day.

Throat Coat tea information, including licorice root content, potassium loss, and symptoms such as lethargy, increased blood pressure and fluid retention. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Throat Coat Tea and Potassium Loss -- box of Throat Coat tea

What are the health benefits of olive leaf extract?

Olive leaf extract is promoted to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin function, reduce joint pain, and other uses. Find out if it really works, see the clinical evidence, and learn about side effects and drug interactions with olive extract.

Olive Leaf Extract
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Clinical Updates (6)

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12/15/2018

Enzymes for Indigestion
Will taking digestive enzymes reduce indigestion? Although not all studies have shown a benefit, a recent study suggested improvements with no adverse effects. For details, see the Digestive Discomfort section of the Digestive Enzyme Supplements Review. (Also see our top choices for enzyme supplements).
12/16/2020

Ginger for Indigestion?
Can taking ginger extract help reduce symptoms of indigestion? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the Ginger Supplements Review. Also, see our Top Picks for ginger supplements.
8/07/2021

Curcumin for Indigestion?
How well does curcumin (from turmeric) improve digestive symptoms such as indigestion, diarrhea or constipation? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin products.
8/10/2021

Probiotic for Indigestion?
Can taking a probiotic with a meal decrease indigestion, gas or stomach pain after eating? See what a new study found in the What They Do section of our Probiotic Supplements Review. Also, see our Top Picks among probiotics for gastrointestinal symptoms and other uses.
10/26/2021

Curcumin for Indigestion?
Can curcumin (from turmeric) reduce symptoms of indigestion? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin products.
7/02/2019

Licorice Danger
A woman suffered a stroke after consuming a supplement for indigestion that contained a large dose of licorice. Get more details in our answer about licorice tea.
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