Drinking alcohol during a rich meal slows down digestion, but doesn't increase indigestion

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 05:21 in Health & Medicine

People can be reassured that while alcohol may slow down digestion after a rich calorific meal, enjoyed by many during the Christmas season, it will not cause indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, belching and bloating, finds research in the Christmas issue published in the British Medical Journal today.

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