Low prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in vegetarians

ConclusionsThe prevalence and severity of GERS are lower in vegetarians than in non-vegetarians from the general population. The results are in line with a mitigating effect of vegetarianism on GERS. Data must be interpreted with caution given the retrospective study design and the small sample size.
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research