Medslant Acid Reflux Newsletter

Acid Free Coffee For Acid Reflux

So, you've switched to decaf coffee and aren't enjoying it as much, but you think you are doing something good for your GERD. Based on a recent University of Florida study reported on in the October, 2006 Journal of Analytical Toxicology, you may be wrong. Co-authored by Bruce Goldberger, Ph.D., professor and director of UF's William R. Maples Center for Forensic Medicine, and Mark F. Gold, M.D., a professor of psychiatry, neuroscience and community health and family medicine at UF, the study reports that 5 - 10 cups of decaffeinated coffee could easily reach the caffeine level in a cup of caffeinated coffee.

Many coffees were tested; only Folgers Coffee Crystals had no caffeine; the others contained anywhere from 8.6 milligrams to 13.9 milligrams of caffeine. Sixteen ounces of regular brewed coffee contains about 170 milligrams of caffeine. The researchers also analyzed 12 different samples of Starbucks decaf espresso and brewed decaf. The espresso had anywhere from 3 - 15.8 mg of caffeine while the brewed coffee had from 12 - 13.4 mg per 16 ounces.

The news isn't all bad. A company in San Francisco, The DeCaf Company, has developed a device that allows you to remove most of the caffeine from your coffee with a stir. CEO Mel Stuckey claims that his product, which looks like a tongue depressor, "doesn't alter the taste, character, or aroma: - it just removes caffeine". Not yet on the market, Stuckey says they are looking to license the technology since his company doesn't have the ability to raise the needed capital. A perfect opportunity for an angel investor!

I've discovered a great tasting coffee that is available with or without the jolt and it is acid free. We've tried it; it tastes great and both my husband and I can definitely feel the difference when consuming less acid. It is available from www.hevlacoffeeco.com.

The travel bag WILL BE READY TO SHIP THE WEEK OF 11/20/06, possibly by the 15th. Those of you who requested to be notified, I will let you know as soon as it arrives. If you haven't requested to be notified and wish to know when the bag is available, please email acamens@medslant.com, or call me at 1.800.346.1850. The fabric is a black, 600 denier poly that is durable, water resistant and easily wipes clean with a damp cloth. The wide front side zips on three sides making it simple and quick to use and very protective of your MedSlant for travel. It is sturdy enough to withstand airport checking. It will be available on our website, www.medslant.com, and by calling us at 1.800.346.1850, the bag costs $29 including priority shipping within the US. International orders will have a small shipping surcharge. Order by 12/04/06, enter coupon code "travel" and we'll deduct 10%.

Please keep the phone calls and emails coming to 1.800.346.1850. I love hearing from you.



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