Most probably is an acidic unbalance in your stomach.
Add a half of tea spoon of baking soda in your preferred drink before every meal and or oral suplement for some days.
Once feeling better, use it just before every take that might be aggressive again with your stomach.
Give it a try
Baking soda is a bit harsh...
Homeostasis is a state of constancy of the internal environment of the body will strive to balance the alkaline environment of the stomach, which has come from baking soda, with a more serious secretion of hydrochloric acid. However, this method can work if there is no other. Cheap and cheerful
I would not do this because soda very roughly reduces the acidity of the stomach and this can affect the secretion of even more acid on the one hand and the indigestibility of food in the stomach on the other hand, which can already lead to problems in the intestines, where the proliferating bacteria will finish what the gastric juice did not finish. However, the effects of these bacteria will be unpleasant, ranging from gas discharge from bloating to putrefactive problems in the intestines and irritable bowel syndrome.
Yeah, GERD is an issue for me too, so let's take a little look at the structure of the stomach to understand why this problem can arise. The tissue inside the stomach is protected from the action of hydrochloric acid, although it is corroded by it, but it is restored quite quickly and, as a rule, only in cases of extreme pathology can hydrochloric acid cause damage to the stomach tissue. Also, there are no nerve endings in the stomach tissue that feel this corrosion. Therefore, in the case of an ulcer, you will feel it only at the moment of disappearance. However, the tissue of the esophagus is already quite tender and if the contents of the stomach splash into the esophagus, you feel heartburn and reflux.
The most common problem is that the esophageal sphincter does not close.
the mechanism of sphincter closure assumes sufficient acidity in the stomach. That is, if the contents of the stomach are acidic enough and gastric juice is secreted, then the sphincter closes, preventing the contents of the stomach from entering the esophagus. If the sphincter is closed all the time, you will not be able to eat.
That is, there are two main reasons for reflux - insufficient acidity of gastric juice, which is nevertheless acidic enough to corrode the esophagus, but not acidic enough to close the sphincter. The second reason is the relaxation of the sphincter muscle, which is why it cannot close.
Relaxation can occur due to deformation (if there is a lot of visceral fat) or increased intra-abdominal pressure, or a combination. Many athletes observe reflux from frequent use of an athletic belt during squats and deadlifts with heavy reps.
There is evidence that androgens can decrease the tone of smooth muscles, this may facilitate the passage of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
Fun fact
premenopausal women suffer from GERD less than men and menopausal women. This suggests that estrogens and progesterone may protect the esophagus, while androgens do the opposite. And transgender men receiving testosterone have a higher incidence of GERD than women without therapy - so androgens makes impact for sure.
Androgens will increase stomach acid production. Animal studies have shown that testosterone can increase gastric acid secretion, contributing to the aggressive effect on the esophageal mucosa during reflux.
Also androgen levels correlate with a male-type body type, which has more visceral fat, which increases intra-abdominal pressure, so +1 point to visceral fat problems and overal bodymass(even ripped muscles) that increases intra-abdominal pressure, compresses the stomach and promotes the mechanical release of gastric contents into the esophagus.
in other words, reflux in this case is just a consequence of the fact that you chose to be big and muscular and some people were luckier in this regard, some were less lucky in this regard. However, now that you understand the mechanism, you know exactly what to be wary of and what choice to make.
Gallstones can also cause reflux. When the gallbladder is distended it can put pressure on surrounding organs and also contribute to irregular and sometimes excessive release of bile because its uniform release is mechanically difficult due to stones.
However, there is an opportunity to improve the situation somewhat:
FIRST
I will note what you should be wary of:
- Oral AAS are toxic to the liver and lead to thickening of bile, which leads to dyskinesia of the biliary tract and stagnation of bile, which disrupts digestion and sometimes overconcentrated bile can be thrown into the esophagus too.
- Also, taking stimulants (ephedrine, caffeine, yohimbine) increases the production of gastric juice and its concentration
- Insulin and growth hormone contribute to the accumulation of visceral fat and the growth of internal organs that put pressure on the stomach (it is hollow, it is difficult for it to withstand pressure, it simply squeezes the contents into the esophagus - reflux), so use it wisely and moderately.
SECOND:
Something that can help with existing reflux:
- Liver support (TUDCA - perfectly liquefies bile and prevents the formation of stones, UNILIVER - promotes healthy release and the correct composition of bile)
- Magnesium bisglycinate (relaxes the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, promotes less retention of contents in the stomach and reduces irritation)
- Control over your diet (less fat and spices), especially before bedtime, it is better not to eat otherwise reflux will not let you fall asleep
- Working with posture, stretching the anterior abdominal muscle to reduce pressure in the diaphragm area
- Use of Antacids(Calcium carbonate and Magnesium carbonate) like Rennie they are a bit more expensive than baking soda, however, they work more gently and last longer. I would recommend taking them, and the price is not very high. Сarry it in your pocket at all times, especially if you are going out for a long time
- Train your stomach to eat at a specific time. This will help with uncontrollable heartburn due to hunger.
And as a last resort:
Take proton pump inhibitors (PPI) or H2 blockers during the cycle; - however, this negatively affects your strength indicators, digestion and, according to dozens of anedotical reviews, your mood.
Hope my little note will help you to live a better life without fuckin' acid reflux!
Cheers!
. Yesterday, I only had reflux a few times towards the evening, during and after squatting, whilst usually, it started happening after the first meal with rice. I have a box of baking soda for other (non-cooking) purposes, so I will use it as the first line of defense on days when I get issues. AGain, thanks for all the advice, I was becoming hopeless.
