Are Diet and Micronutrients Effective in Treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Especially in Women? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease characterized by reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus.1 It is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases affecting 13- 19% of people worldwide with a greater prevalence reported in the western world.2 GERD...