We asked the doctor what is strictly forbidden to do on an empty stomach.


Olga Vidyakina
medicine
Gastroenterologist
Take medications, especially pain medications
Drugs, for the most part, irritate the walls of the stomach and, with systematic exposure, can lead to the development of gastritis and gastric ulcer. Even vitamins that contain trace elements, such as zinc, magnesium, will irritate the stomach. Carefully read the annotation to the drug, especially the part that relates to the conditions of taking the medicine. Painkillers without additional mucosal protection reduce the protective layer of mucus, which can lead to erosive-ulcerative gastritis.
When prescribing a course of antibiotics along the way, the doctor prescribes funds for the stomach such as omeprazole to mitigate the effects on the gastric mucosa and drugs that restore the intestinal microflora.
Use fermented milk products
After sleep, there is acid in the stomach, which, when interacting with the acidic environment of fermented milk products, can harm the stomach, while beneficial bacteria are instantly destroyed. Therefore, fermented milk products are recommended to be consumed as a second breakfast or in combination with other products.

Drink coffee
Coffee stimulates increased production of acid in the stomach. The result is heartburn and nausea. Caffeine has a relaxing effect on the pyloric of the stomach, and bile is thrown into an empty stomach. As a result, a person feels nausea, heaviness, violation of the chair.
Breakfast muffins
Products containing yeast, when consumed on an empty stomach, can contribute to increased gas formation. And provoke a sharp jump in blood sugar.

Juice on an empty stomach is not the best choice
Excess fiber on an empty stomach causes an additional blow to the pancreas. The body perceives juice as food and begins to produce a large amount of insulin, which, with frequent use, can lead to a violation of the sensitivity of tissues to it, and this is the first step to diabetes. The additional acidic environment of the juice irritates the walls of the stomach, some juices are recommended to be diluted with boiled water.
Smoking on an empty stomach harms the body
Nicotine and tar entering the stomach with tobacco smoke irritate the gastric mucosa, lead to the development of gastritis and gastric ulcer. And also cause vasospasm and disrupt blood circulation in the stomach.
Bananas are not suitable
The high content of magnesium in bananas leads to a serious load on the cardiovascular system. Therefore, people with this disease should abandon the use of bananas on an empty stomach.
water
Drinking cold water on an empty stomach can lead to cancer. It is not recommended to use cold water on an empty stomach if you have problems with the cardiovascular system and stomach. Also, regular use of too hot water leads to damage to the cells of the stomach and their possible degeneration.