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Silent Reflux (LPR) - Understanding what it is and how you can fix it

  • By Dr. James Hun
    Health / Digestive Health


 Silent reflux (also known as LPR) happens when stomach contents reach the throat and upper airways. It tends to  show up differently to regular acid reflux, which is why so many people often miss the signs.
 
 Silent reflux can feel like:
 

unexplained coughing, often in the mornings or after meals

throat clearning often with mucus present

a feeling like a lump in your throat

a weak or strained voice without explanation

a feeling of fullness in the nose and sinuses

trouble breathing when you lie flat


 When it comes to common treatments antacids and PPIs are not effective, since their main job is to weaken  stomach acid in order to ease regular acid reflux burn

 TIP: To stop silent reflux it's not about targeting stomach acid, it's about stopping your stomach contents rising up all together.


 

Understanding Different Types of Reflux

Effective treatment begins with understanding the difference.
 

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) – Occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and burning irritation.
 

Silent Reflux (or LPR) – Occurs when stomach contents — pepsin (a digestive enzyme) and bile - travel beyond the esophagus, irritating the throat, voice box (larynx), and airways causing a dry cough, throat clearing, sinus issues or globus (feeling a lump in your throat)
 

Silent reflux can also occur at night, when stomach contents reach the throat while you lie flat which can cause nighttime coughing, or sometimes breathing difficulties while you sleep. 

Silent Reflux: A Deep Dive

With silent reflux, stomach contents travel up past the esophagus and up into the throat and voice box, tissue that isn't built to handle acid at all. 

Stomach acid has a pH of 1.5 to 3.5 - strong enough to dissolve metals.

When it reaches the throat the body switches into defence mode, tightening the throat (globus), sinus swelling, excess mucus production and triggering a dry cough - all for the purpose of limiting damage.
 

The second factor at play: Pepsin, a digestive enzyme released to help break down food. When it travels up your food pipe during a reflux episode, Pepsin clings to the tissue in your throat and reactivates Silent Reflux symptoms with the slightest trace of acid or even stomach acid vapours.

How to manage Silent Reflux

Antacids and PPIs fail to address silent reflux because they focus solely on reducing or weakening stomach acid, but even weak acid reaching your throat is enough to cause an issues. 

Remember: If the pepsin has embedded into your throat lining even the smallest amount of acid will trigger symptoms.

Solving silent reflux is a case of keeping the contents of your stomach down where they're supposed to stay.  

Here’s what I recommend instead: Use an Alginate based product.

Made from brown seaweed, Alginates are now recognised by the FDA  (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and are steadily becoming an effective defence against silent reflux.

They form a protective barrier that physically keeps everything in your stomach from traveling back up.

Alginates bind to pepsin - further reducing it's harmful effects.

They're also safe for daily use making them an ideal choice health conscious individuals looking for reliable relief.

What users are saying

The tablets are helping with my husband’s cough, he’s been on them for a few months now. The coughing at night has almost stopped. We will continue to purchase and hopefully the improvement will continue
- Susannah Davey

I have been suffering from nighttime reflux for a while and Alginateplus seems to be working really well for me. I've been taking them at night for the last few weeks and my symptoms have settled.
- Chris Bray

I have tried just about every product offered for acid reflux and nothing worked. I’ve been on Alginate+ for one week. I take it after a meal and one before bed. I noticed a big difference, especially at night. No jumping up with burning at all. I haven’t slept good because I keep waiting for it to happen. I have suffered terrible for one year so I hope this relief continues! Thank you!!! 
- Pam L Dunlap

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The tablets are helping with my husband’s cough, he’s been on them for a few months now. The coughing at night has almost stopped. We will continue to purchase and hopefully the improvement will continue.
- Susannah Davey 

I have been suffering from nighttime reflux for a while and Alginateplus seems to be working really well for me. I've been taking them at night for the last few weeks and my symptoms have settled. 

- Chris Bray

I have tried just about every product offered for acid reflux and nothing worked. I’ve been on Alginate+ for one week. I take it after a meal and one before bed. I noticed a big difference, especially at night. No jumping up with burning at all. I haven’t slept good because I keep waiting for it to happen. I have suffered terrible for one year so I hope this relief continues! Thank you!!! 
- Pam L Dunlap

 

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I have tried countless natural and not-so-natural products to stop reflux and heartburn, but ended up with esophagitis anyway! Decided to try this alginate product and I am VERY happy with it so far!
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Two years of peppermint tea because anything with caffeine repeated on me. Took a chance with this and can happily report that it does the job. 

John P

5 years on omeprazole. Tried coming off them twice and the withdrawal was awful. Started taking these after meals while tapering down and honestly can't believe it worked. Absolutely kicking myself I didn't find this sooner!

Annie M

I have tried countless natural and not-so-natural products to stop reflux and heartburn, but ended up with esophagitis anyway! Decided to try this alginate product and I am VERY happy with it so far!

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Is AlginatePlus safe for long-term daily use?

Yes absolutely, Alginates are very well tolerated for most people and make an ideal choice for people managing chronic and sporadic reflux, heartburn and LPR.

Can I take Alginates with blood pressure medications?

Alginates are a suitable choice for individuals taking blood pressure medication but it's always best to check with your doctor before taking anything new.

Why can't I just keep using antacids instead? - they cost less too

Mass produced antacids can be cheaper but they also change how the body functions by weakening stomach acid. Alginates don't change a thing, they simply stop the acid rising back up.

Do they cause constipation or diarrhea?

No there has been no such confirmed side effect. Alginates have in fact been shown to improve gut health because they're a type soluble of fibre.

Are there any other ingredients?

No, only 100% sodium Alginate. Each capsule contains 56mg of sodium — equivalent to just 0.80% of your recommended daily allowance.

Can they be used if i'm diabetic?

Yes, Alginates is safe and can even be beneficial for people with diabetes. As a form of soluble dietary fiber derived from brown seaweed, it can help manage blood sugar spikes by delaying gastric emptying.

How long do they work for?

2 capsules offer up to 5 hours of relief.

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