Acid Reflux

Acid reflux or heartburn can be extremely painful when acid shoots up and down the esophagus. Papaya acid can help calm the condition to a halt. Damage to the lower esophagus from stomach acid causes scar tissue to form. The scar tissue narrows the food pathway, leading to problems with swallowing. Precancerous changes to the esophagus (Barrett esophagus). Damage from acid can cause changes in the tissue lining the lower esophagus. If allowed to continue unabated, symptoms can cause considerable physical damage. One manifestation, reflux esophagitis (RO), creates visible breaks in the distal esophageal mucosa. To heal RO, potent acid suppression for 2 to 8 weeks is needed, and in fact, healing rates improve as acid suppression increases. Eating papayas can keep you safe from acidity as it contains the papain enzyme, which helps in improving digestion. Its fibre content also clears the stomach of toxins. Papayas contain enzymes called papain that helps improve digestion and reduces heart burn. This popular fruit is high on antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and amino acids. Due to its high water content, it helps in digestion and keeping the body hydrated. It neutralizes the acid in the stomach, reducing the reflux.