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Which supplements can help with indigestion and/or heartburn?
Information on supplements for heartburn that can help relieve gastrointestinal symptoms - heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux.
CL Answer
Which supplements, foods or diet and lifestyle changes help relieve acid reflux (heartburn), and which worsen it?
Find out which supplements and foods can help relieve acid reflux, and which can make it worse.
Product Review
Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review
See Our Top Picks Among Turmeric Products
Product Review
Alginate Supplements Review (For Reflux)
See Our Top Pick Alginate Supplements For Reducing Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
Clinical Update
12/15/2018
Enzymes for Indigestion
Will taking digestive enzymes reduce indigestion? Although not all studies have shown a benefit, a recent study suggested improvements with no adverse effects. For details, see the Digestive Discomfort section of the Digestive Enzyme Supplements Review. (Also see our top choices for enzyme supplements).
Clinical Update
12/16/2020
Ginger for Indigestion?
Can taking ginger extract help reduce symptoms of indigestion? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the Ginger Supplements Review. Also, see our Top Picks for ginger supplements.
Clinical Update
8/07/2021
Curcumin for Indigestion?
How well does curcumin (from turmeric) improve digestive symptoms such as indigestion, diarrhea or constipation? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin products.
Clinical Update
8/10/2021
Probiotic for Indigestion?
Can taking a probiotic with a meal decrease indigestion, gas or stomach pain after eating? See what a new study found in the What They Do section of our Probiotic Supplements Review. Also, see our Top Picks among probiotics for gastrointestinal symptoms and other uses.
Clinical Update
10/26/2021
Curcumin for Indigestion?
Can curcumin (from turmeric) reduce symptoms of indigestion? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin products.
Clinical Update
9/15/2023
Curcumin for Indigestion?
Does curcumin reduce symptoms of indigestion and does it provide additional benefit if taken with the proton-pump inhibitor omeprazole? Find out what a recent study found in the Gastrointestinal Uses section of our Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for curcumin.
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I have IBS and don't want to take medication if I can help it. I've heard that peppermint works for IBS, but is there good research to support this?
Information about using peppermint oil for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including clinical evidence, dosage, safety and more.
Product Review
Ginger Supplements, Chews & Spices Review
Tests Reveal Best and Worst Ginger Supplements & Spices. Poor Quality and Lead Contamination Discovered in Some Products.
CL Answer
What is Prelief? Does it really help for heartburn and/or bladder pain from acidic foods?
Prelief information, including what it has been claimed to do (such as helping with painful bladder, frequent urination, heartburn or indigestion from acidic foods), clinical evidence, and safety.
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Is it true that low-carb or Mediterranean diets help for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Find out if a low-carb diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, or lifestyle changes help with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Product Review
Digestive Enzyme Supplements Review
Big Differences in Strength Found Among Digestive Enzyme Supplements. CL Tests Reveal Which Are Best.
CL Answer
Which supplements or OTC medications help reduce flatulence (gas), and are there any that make it worse?
Find out which supplements may help reduce flatulence (gas), and learn which supplements or foods may worsen symptoms of flatulence.
Clinical Update
5/09/2023
Stomach Acid Reducers
If you use medication, such as omeprazole to reduce stomach acid, be aware that this can also reduce certain vitamins and minerals in your body, and supplements can affect how well these acid reducers work. See the updated information.
Also see our CL Answer about supplements for indigestion and heartburn.
Clinical Update
7/02/2019
Licorice Danger
A woman suffered a stroke after consuming a supplement for indigestion that contained a large dose of licorice. Get more details in our answer about licorice tea.
CL Answer
Is it true that calcium citrate increases the absorption of aluminum?
Find out how calcium citrate can impact the absorption of aluminum in your body and if this is a problem for your health.
CL Answer
I take omeprazole (Prilosec), a proton pump inhibitor, to reduce stomach acid. Are there supplements I should avoid, or be taking, due to this drug?
Supplement interactions with proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs like omeprazole (Prilosec) and Nexium.
CL Answer
I read that turmeric may be a GI irritant. I have GI problems and wonder if I should avoid turmeric and curcumin?
Find out if turmeric/curcumin supplements can cause gastrointestinal irritability.
CL Answer
Which supplements are helpful to have when traveling? Any tips on how to best store supplements on trips?
Find out which vitamins & supplements can be helpful when traveling, including melatonin, ginger, and more, and find out how you can carry them with you.
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Is there a danger of getting too much calcium from Tums? I take them frequently for heartburn.
How many Tums should you be taking? Learn more about exceeding the recommended daily intake of calcium with Tums.
Product Review
Olive Leaf Extract Supplements Review
Learn What Olive Leaf Does and the Best Brands
Product Review
Probiotic Supplements Review (Including Pet Probiotics)
Probiotics: See What They Really Contain and Our Top Picks
CL Answer
What are the health benefits of black cumin seed (black seed) oil?
Find out if black seed oil has health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure or cholesterol, asthma, weight loss, and others. Dosage, forms, including black seed oil and black seed powder, safety information, using black seed oil in foods and more. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
CL Answer
Dandelion Tea & Supplements: Health Benefits and Safety
Find out about the potential health benefits of dandelion tea and supplements, as well as safety, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
News Release
February 22, 2022
Considering an Algae-based Supplement for Reflux? See What ConsumerLab Found
White Plains, New York, February 22, 2022 — Alginate supplements have been shown to be more effective than antacids in treating heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms of GERD (gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease).
CL Answer
A tea called Throat Coat made me lethargic and I was found to have low potassium. Is this a known problem? I was drinking 5 cups a day.
Throat Coat tea information, including licorice root content, potassium loss, and symptoms such as lethargy, increased blood pressure and fluid retention. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
CL Answer
Which supplements and foods help relieve constipation and which can cause constipation?
Find out which supplements can cause constipation, including iron, calcium, protein powders and drinks and others. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
News Release
September 27, 2019
Best Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Identified by ConsumerLab
White Plains, New York, September 27, 2019 — Turmeric and curcumin (the major compound in turmeric) are among the most popular supplements, promoted to reduce inflammation and help with conditions such as arthritis as well as indigestion and depression.
Recalls & Warnings
March 30, 2021
Real Water Alkaline Water Recalled for Possible Link to Liver Illness
On March 24, 2021, Real Water, Inc. recalled all sizes of Real Water bottled alkaline water because it may be linked to multiple cases of non-viral hepatitis that occurred in Las Vegas, NV in November of 2020.
News Release
May 15, 2019
ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Big Differences in Digestive Enzyme Supplements
White Plains, New York, May 15, 2019 — Digestive enzyme supplements can help improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients, and may reduce symptoms of indigestion. But to work, they must provide a certain amount of enzyme activity.
CL Answer
Do arnica pills, gels, creams, or sprays reduce bruising, pain, or swelling?
Find out if arnica pills, gels, creams, or sprays can reduce bruising, pain, or swelling, help with varicose veins, or muscle pain after exercise.
Recalls & Warnings
March 18, 2021
Don't Drink Real Water Alkaline Water, FDA Warns After Reports of Liver Illness
On March 16, 2021, the FDA warned consumers not to drink or use Real Water bottled alkaline water while it investigates reports of hepatitis associated with the product.
Recalls & Warnings
February 04, 2020
Seller of Digestion Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On January 10, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Marco Pharma International LLC, which found the company's Absinthium Herbal Liquid Extract 100 ml (Absinthium), promoted for "digestive support", and other products, including S21 Multi Somaplex 100 ml (Multi Somaplex), ...
News Release
April 04, 2017
ConsumerLab.com Reveals Best and Worst Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices -- 31% Fail ConsumerLab.com Tests of Quality
White Plains, New York, April 4, 2017 — Turmeric and its key compound, curcumin, may be help reduce symptoms of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and may be helpful in treating depression, diabetes, and indigestion.
News Release
December 16, 2013
What's Really in Turmeric Supplements and Spices? You May Not Want to Know -- 33% of Turmeric/Curcumin Supplements Fail ConsumerLab.com's Review; Filth Found in Spices
White Plains, New York, December 16, 2013 — Supplements containing the herb turmeric or its key constituent, curcumin, are popular treatments for inflammatory diseases. ConsumerLab.
News Release
February 16, 2011
Some turmeric and curcumin supplements fail quality review -- ConsumerLab.com finds 20% of turmeric supplements selected for review deliver less than 15% of promised compounds
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — FEBRUARY 16, 2011 — Supplements containing the herb turmeric or its key compound, curcumin, have become popular in the U.S. ConsumerLab.com cautioned today that two out of ten turmeric products recently selected for quality testing were found to provide only 7.
Recalls & Warnings
December 08, 2009
Warning on Acai Berry Supplements Spiked with Drug
On December 8, 2009, Health Canada (the Canadian health agency) advised consumers not to use certain Acai Berry products after a large number of shipments of adulterated products were stopped at the border.
