• female
• 40 Years
• 01/04/2021

What foods neutralize stomach acid?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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Bananas,oatmeal,lean meat,non citrus fruits,ginger etc can neutralise stomach acids

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