Is rum good for the stomach?

Drinking alcohol is associated with acid rising up from your stomach into your throat. Some evidence suggests alcoholic drinks can make your stomach produce more acid than usual, which can gradually wear away your stomach lining and make it inflamed and painful. Different types of alcohol can have different effects on the stomach, but in general, drinking alcohol can cause stomach problems. Drinking less alcohol overall will reduce the risk of negative effects for your stomach. Drinking water or soft drinks can also help, as long as it means you drink less alcohol. Having a meal or snack before you drink may help slow the rate your body absorbs the alcohol. If you drink rum, the best way to protect your stomach and keep the health risks low is to stick to the UK Chief Medical Officers’ low risk drinking guidelines. Alcohol increases the risk of a number of cancers associated with the digestive system. If you think you have gastritis, avoiding or cutting down on alcohol to below the UK low risk drinking guidelines can help. Avoiding food and drink that can irritate the stomach, such as fizzy drinks, spicy, acidic or fatty foods, can also help.