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Research Highlights
Fiber-rich diet wards off heartburn
January 21, 2005
Eating more fiber and less fat may mean less heartburn, according to a VA study of 371 volunteers in
Houston. Those with diets higher in fiber and lower in fat were less likely to suffer chronic heartburn
and regurgitation of food, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although fiber has long been
lauded for its role in heart and colon health, the study was among the first to suggest that fiber may
offer further digestive benefits. The VA study was one of the most comprehensive analyses yet of how
diet affects GERD.
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