Guwahati, April 2 -- Many people believe that drinking cold milk can help with acidity by soothing the burning feeling caused by acid reflux.

While milk may give quick relief at first, its effect on acidity is more complicated than it seems.Milk has an alkaline nature, which can help neutralize stomach acid temporarily. This is why it feels soothing when you drink it. However, milk also contains proteins and fats that can make the stomach produce more acid.

Full-fat milk, in particular, can worsen acid reflux symptoms because the stomach releases extra acid to digest it. Skim milk may be a better option, but it may still not be the best solution for acidity.

For some people, drinking milk in small amounts may not cause problems. But fo...