2. Reduces heartburn
You’ve probably noticed how quickly heartburn sets in if you ate late and went straight to bed. The fact is that in the supine position, stomach acid is easier to move up the esophagus. According to research, sleeping on the left side can relieve heartburn, while sleeping on the right side can cause or worsen it.
As we mentioned, the stomach is on the left side of our body. When we lie on our left side, the junction of the stomach and esophagus is held above the level of stomach acid. But on the right side, the lower esophageal sphincter is relaxed and can pass acid.
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