The relationship between amino acids and gastroesophageal reflux disease: evidence from a mendelian randomization analysis combined with a meta-analysis.

Abstract excerpt

Background: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder globally, exhibits variable prevalence across regions, with higher frequencies observed in Western nations and lower in Asian countries. Key contributing factors encompass unhealthy eating patterns, tobacco use, consumption of alcohol, excess weight, and obesity, along with health conditions such as gestation and diabetes....

Topics

• Humans
• Gastroesophageal Reflux
• Mendelian Randomization Analysis
• Amino Acids
• Genetic Predisposition to Disease