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By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide to Heartburn / GERD

Causes of Acid Reflux Disease: Alcohol Is Out, Salt Is In

Thursday November 11, 2004
A new study suggests that drinking alcohol, coffee and tea may not cause acid reflux disease as once thought. That is surprising enough, but even more unexpected was the findings that table salt may increase a person's risk of developing acid reflux by 70%.

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