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> After stopping completely about 8 or 9 months ago, I no longer have acid reflux or that burning feeling in the back of my throat from spicy food.

How long did it take before you noticed this change?

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About a couple months in. First noticed that my occasional bouts of difficulty swallowing (spicy/acidic foods) completely disappeared. Later noticed I wasn't using antacids anymore.

I believe it's more than just alcohol itself though. Alcohol leads to eating more food (especially late at night) among other unhealthy behaviors that contribute to an overall feeling of an inflamed body.

I had the same experience and these kinds of health benefits started after a couple of weeks of stopping alcohol consumption and continued to get better for a couple of months until I've reached a point where they haven't been issues at all (So far at least, about 18 months).

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