18. Acid Reflux Keeps Coming Back? Insulin Resistance, GERD & The Real Cause of Heartburn

Acid Reflux Keeps Coming Back? The Hidden Link Between Insulin Resistance, GERD & Stomach Acid

Do you struggle with acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, indigestion, bloating, or that burning sensation that keeps coming back no matter what you do?

Many people are told they have "too much stomach acid." But what if the real problem isn't too much acid at all?

What if stomach acid is simply ending up in the wrong place?

In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis explores the surprising connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar dysregulation, delayed stomach emptying, abdominal pressure, chronic inflammation, and acid reflux.

TaShawn shares her personal experience with reflux, observations from years of nursing, and practical insights to help you better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.

If you've ever wondered why acid reflux keeps coming back despite medications, lifestyle changes, or avoiding certain foods, this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• What acid reflux and GERD actually are
• Why reflux may not be caused by too much stomach acid
• The role of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
• How insulin resistance may contribute to GERD
• Delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis) and reflux
• The impact of abdominal pressure and visceral fat
• Understanding proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
• FDA warnings regarding long-term PPI use
• Vitamin B12 absorption concerns
• Why addressing root causes matters
• Practical lifestyle strategies that may support digestive health

KEY TAKEAWAY:

Many people think they have an acid problem.

What they may actually have is a metabolic problem contributing to digestive symptoms.

FEATURED RESEARCH:

Insulin Resistance and GERD

Increasing insulin resistance has been associated with increased severity and prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21848629/

Gastroparesis / Delayed Gastric Emptying

Delayed gastric emptying can contribute to reflux symptoms and is commonly seen in diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551528/

FDA Safety Communication on Long-Term PPI Use

The FDA requires warnings regarding the possible increased risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures with long-term or high-dose PPI use.

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/proton-pump-inhibitors-ppis-drug-safety-communication-possible-increased-https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5514095/#:~:text=FDA%20Drug%20Safety%20Communication%3A%20Possible,pump%20inhibitors%2C%20http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FDrugs%2FDrugSafety%2FPostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders%2Fucm213206.htm%20(accessed%202016).risk-fractures-hip-wrist

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