I started doing intermittent fasting and gastritis attacked. Why? – GOOD SHAPE

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Diets in general can cause this reaction in some people, especially if they already have a tendency to gastritis or reflux. “It happens because of the little volume of food ingested or even the hours without eating”, says endocrinologist Aleteia Vidal, from São Paulo.

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When no food reaches the stomach to be digested, gastric juice accumulates and attacks the walls of the organ. So look for an expert to assess whether fasting is really the best strategy for you. The discomfort will probably disappear with a diet that includes small portions of food several times a day.