First, the honest truth: green tea can be a friend or a foe to your reflux. It’s not a magic cure, but it’s not your enemy either. Think of it as that quirky cousin who’s fun at parties but might accidentally spill punch on your white shirt.
The good news? Green tea contains antioxidants like EGCG, which can soothe inflammation in your esophagus. But—and this is a big but—it also has caffeine, which can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (the trapdoor that keeps acid down). Yep, it’s a tug-of-war.
