GLP-1 medications can worsen existing GERD in some people, partly because slowed gastric emptying means more time for acid to reflux
doi: 10.3389/fnbeh.2026.1805953 Received 06 February 2026 Revised 13 March 2026 Accepted 13 March 2026 Published 13 April 2026 Volume 20 - 2026 Edited by Emmanuel Darcq, Institut National de la Sant et de la Recherche Mdicale (INSERM), France Reviewed by Zhe Zhao, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), United States Madhawi Aldhwayan, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Updates Copyright 2026 OConnor
Herbal teas and chews containing ginger, peppermint, chamomile, or lemon can provide gentle relief and are generally well-tolerated
Interpretation and Limitations The researchers noted several limitations, including enrollment restricted to patients with obesity, a predominantly White study population, and the absence of alcohol-use follow-up following week 26