side can have shorter periods of esophageal acid exposure and faster clearance of acid compared with sleeping on the right side or in a flat position. A systematic review and meta-analysis also concluded that current evidence supports a potential benefit from left-side sleeping for nighttime reflux.
So, if you normally sleep on your right side and frequently experience nighttime heartburn, trying the left side may be a simple experiment.
It doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s an easy change that doesn’t require medication or special equipment.
