Do Acids or Bases Cure Heartburn

This is called acid reflux, which can cause heartburn and/or inflammation of the gullet (oesophagitis). Antacids work by counteracting (neutralising) the acid in your stomach. They do this because the chemicals in antacids are bases (alkalis) which are the opposite of acids.

Is heartburn an acid or base?

Heartburn is caused by a buildup of excessive amounts of stomach acid, particularly HCl. This acid is used to digest the food we eat, but it can often back up into the esophagus causing that burning sensation many of us are familiar with.

Does acidic food help heartburn?

To curb heartburn, build your meals around naturally low-acid foods like: Melons and bananas. While most fruits have a high acid content, these don’t. Bananas are always handy as a snack food.