Excess weight is a primary driver of GERD, and weight loss is among the most effective GERD treatments. Managing both simultaneously requires understanding the specific food and lifestyle interactions. Here is the clinical evidence.
Excess weight — particularly abdominal adiposity — is a significant, modifiable cause of GERD. Weight loss produces clinically meaningful reductions in acid reflux symptoms, and specific dietary factors have independent effects on lower oesophageal sphincter function. This article examines the mechanism and evidence.