Heartburn Triggers
Learn what choices may trigger frequent heartburn so you can avoid them down the road.
In addition to taking Zegerid OTC® capsules, avoiding the following heartburn triggers can help you better manage your heartburn symptoms.
DIET
- Eating large meals
- Foods such as:
- Acidic fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits, tomatoes, etc.)
- Anything fried or oily
- Onions, peppers and spicy foods
- Fatty meats
- Chocolate
- Alcohol, coffee and mint
LIFESTYLE
- Stress
- Smoking
- Being overweight or obese
- Lying down after meals
- Exercising on a full stomach
Not only will avoiding these lifestyle triggers help with your heartburn; some may benefit your overall health as well.
Still unsure if your heartburn is classified as “frequent”?
