I have horrible heartburn.. What food might i have lying around that contains a base to neutralize this?
2007-09-26 08:44:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If you are refluxing (heartburn) do NOT eat anything.
The best medicine is anything that contains Magnesium Carbonate.
The acid in the stomach is Hydrochloric Acid. Hence the horrible acid burning sensation when you reflux.
To neutralise an acid use a carbonate, neither a base nor alkali.
The Magnesium Carbonate is a salt and so will have minimal effect on the human organism, but it will neutralise acids.
MgCO3 + 2HCl = MgCl2 + H2O + CO2
The CO2 is the 'burp' you have when taking this type of medicine.
Get WELL SOON !!!!
2007-09-26 09:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by lenpol7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anything with an alkali PH such as vinegar to neutralise the hydrochloric acid.
2007-09-29 00:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by The professor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk of Magnesia, try glass of milk that sometimes helps.
2007-09-26 08:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by Purple triangle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try milk or egg.
Tums,Rolaids
baking soda
2007-09-26 08:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
gaviscon?
2007-09-26 08:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by J S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋