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I Was Told Drinking Carbonated Beverages Of Any Type (
Question: I was told drinking carbonated beverages of any type ( bubbles) can lower the stomach acid level and interferes with the body’s ability to digest food.
Brief Answer:
They will not help digestion
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Drinking carbonated beverages of any type may worsen heartburn and doesn't lower stomach acidity.
They stretch the stomach because of bubbles and may cause stomach acidity to go up to esophagus.
It will make heartburn worse and will not help digestion.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
They will not help digestion
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Drinking carbonated beverages of any type may worsen heartburn and doesn't lower stomach acidity.
They stretch the stomach because of bubbles and may cause stomach acidity to go up to esophagus.
It will make heartburn worse and will not help digestion.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
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