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Alkaline Water for Reflux

The use of alkaline or bicarbonate-rich water for treating reflux, including laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with outcomes such as symptom control and reduction in heartburn intensity.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What clinical trials have tested alkaline water for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and what were their results?

Three types of clinical evidence have tested alkaline or bicarbonate-rich waters for reflux: a lab-driven hypothesis and small observational cohorts led by Koufman that include in vitro pepsin work (n...