Why Heartburn Is Common at Night
Circadian biology explains why stomach acid peaks at night.
2 min readAug 20, 2019
I have known many people, including my own mother, who suffered from heartburn or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Frequently, they complain of pain at night and wonder why they would have pain at night when they are not eating. The simple answer is that there is a surge of acid production by the…
