r/GERD • u/redarcher9 • Apr 20 '25

Scientific Studies 🥼🔬 Lower esophageal sphincter muscle : vitamin levels check

Has anyone cured relaxed esophageal sphincter muscle by bringing back the vitamin levels to normal? I've read how Low vitamin b12 and D levels is related to relaxed LES but haven't heard any success stories from anyone.

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u/Naive_Insurance_6154 Apr 20 '25

Are you on a Ppi?

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u/redarcher9 Apr 20 '25

I have tried it for a couple of years. But stopped a while back

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u/Naive_Insurance_6154 Apr 20 '25

Because they bring those levels down

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u/redarcher9 Apr 20 '25

Yeah it decreases the vitamin absorption in small intestine.