Designing of a dietary regimen and lifestyle guidelines for people who are prone to gastro esophageal reflux disease

Abstract

People with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may experience relief of symptoms upon taking low carbohydrate, fruits, low protein and low fat diet in appropriate quantities. This study focuses on assessing the effect of a prescribed diet in relieving GERD symptoms on patients experiencing the problem. Questionnaires were used to gather information on diet and GERD symptoms of the participants. Helicobacter pylori analysis andbody mass index (BMI) of the participants were determined. The results show that the prescribed diet resulted in reduced weight and disappearance of most GERD symptoms. The results have shown the potential of the diet in eliminating GERD symptoms.