07/08/2021
Is alkaline water really better for you? Claims that alkaline water may help with acid reflux are based on a lab test. One study found that alkaline water with a pH of 8.8 deactivates pepsin, a digestive enzyme found in the stomach. What happens in a Petri dish isn't indicative of what happens in your body, so it's a stretch to say alkaline water help with reflux.
