Outdated Medical Advice Medicine

Heartburn means your stomach acid is too strong

Heartburn usually results from sphincter weakness or timing, not acid strength

Heartburn is caused by excessive stomach acid that's too strong.

Heartburn usually results from lower esophageal sphincter weakness, not excessive acid. Acid strength is consistent. Stomach lining protects against normal acid; problem is acid reaching esophagus.

Believed 1950–2010
Year Revised 2012
Why Changed Oversimplification
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

6/10
6/10

Sources

Related Facts

Outdated Medical Advice medicine

Poinsettias are highly toxic to humans

Mildly toxic at worst; causes minor symptoms if ingested

👁 7/10
⚡ 6/10
Outdated Medical Advice nutrition medicine

Most people are sensitive to gluten or have gluten intolerance

Only about 1% have celiac disease; non-celiac gluten sensitivity is rare and debated

👁 7/10
⚡ 7/10
Outdated Medical Advice nutrition medicine

Red wine is heart-healthy due to resveratrol

Resveratrol amounts in wine are tiny; any benefit is offset by alcohol risks

👁 7/10
⚡ 6/10

Start typing to search 553 wrong facts