For some people, it’s hard to imagine getting through the day without their morning cup of coffee.

At the same time, it’s hard to deny the downside of caffeine: it can make us jittery and restless, and downright sick if we drink too much of it.

And that’s for everyone, not just people with digestive issues. Throw a condition such as GERD into the mix, and there are new issues to contend with.