Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Asked 9 months ago

Does sugar cut acidity?

Sometimes after eating certain foods, I feel a lot of acidity. My dadi always used to say to take a little sugar to cut the acidity. Is there any truth to this old wives' tale? Does sugar actually help reduce acidity?

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Actually, my health tracker shows my sleep and recovery are worse on days I eat sugary things to soothe my stomach. Sugar can temporarily coat the throat, but it often triggers more acid production in the long run. Try tracking your meals to see what actually causes your acidity.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Whenever I eat too many spicy momos, my first instinct is to eat a piece of chocolate to stop the burn. It feels good for five minutes, but then the acidity comes back with a vengeance. I guess we can't use sweets as an excuse to eat spicy food all the time!

Kalyani Nair Kalyani Nair Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I used to drink sweet cold milk thinking it cuts my acidity, but the relief was very temporary. What really worked for me was eating small meals on time and cutting down on tea and sugar. Fennel seeds (saunf) after meals are a much safer option than eating sugar.

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Anil Deshmukh Anil Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Hey, don't keep eating sugar to fix your acidity. It might feel relaxing for a moment, but it can upset your stomach even more later. Drink some normal water or coconut water instead, and if the pain is strong, please see a doctor, okay?

Priya Sen Priya Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

No, that is a total myth. Sugar actually ferments in the stomach and can make your acid reflux much worse. Stop relying on sweet treats or cold drinks for relief and talk to a doctor if you get severe burning frequently.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Our body reacts to the thoughts we hold, and stress often causes this burning sensation. Instead of using sugar, which is heavy for the body, sit quietly and drink warm water. Bless your food, stay positive, and let your body heal naturally.

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Tanvi Joshi Tanvi Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

At 2 AM, when my chest is on fire because of late-night work stress, a spoonful of sugar seems like the easiest fix. Honestly, it just makes me feel sick and sleep-deprived. I should probably stop eating midnight snacks instead of searching for sugar hacks.

Suresh Chawla Suresh Chawla Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I used to swallow a spoon of sugar every time my chest burned, ignoring what was actually a growing ulcer issue. It got so bad I had to be rushed to the clinic late one night. Please do not self-treat persistent acidity with sugar; go get a proper medical checkup.

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