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Gastrointestinal System - Gastroesophageal/Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD/GORD)

Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

 

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very common (1). Management includes pharmacologic, lifestyle, surgical and endoscopic applications.

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INTERVENTION
  1. Dietary Strategies and GERD   
    1. Weight Loss
    2. Dietary Factors
    3. Eating Behaviours
  2. Vitamin B12 Status

1. Dietary Strategies and GERD 
Weight Loss
Recommendation
There is a lack of well-designed intervention studies examining the effects of weight loss on GERD symptoms. However, a small number of studies have shown

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