4. Vitamin C – The Antioxidant Protector
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects your esophagus and stomach from acid damage. It also helps your body produce collagen, which strengthens the tissue of your digestive tract.
However, be careful: if you take Vitamin C from citrus fruits like oranges or lemons, it can trigger heartburn in some people. It is better to get it from non-acidic sources or a buffered supplement.
How to get it: Bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries, kiwi, and papaya.
5. Vitamin A – To Heal And Protect
Vitamin A helps keep the mucous membrane in your stomach and esophagus healthy. This membrane is your natural protection against acid.
When you are low in Vitamin A, that protective layer becomes thin, and acid can easily irritate your throat and cause burning.
How to get it: Sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale, and liver.
Bonus: Magnesium
