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Left-Side Sleeping: Key to Reducing Acid Reflux
9/17/2025
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Story summary
- Sleep position affects health, especially for the stomach and heart.
- A 2023 meta-analysis revealed that left-side sleeping reduces acid exposure and alleviates GERD symptoms.
- This position keeps the stomach below the esophagus, minimizing reflux.
- A trial with a wearable device successfully trained users to sleep on their left side, reducing nocturnal reflux.
- Individuals with heart failure may find right-side sleeping more comfortable.
