Collection: Acid Reflux

Drinking alkaline water (pH 8.8) can provide temporary relief from acid reflux and heartburn. It works by neutralizing stomach acid and permanently deactivating pepsin—a digestive enzyme that triggers reflux damage in the esophagus and throat. UCLA Health) 

It is a symptom manager, not a cure: Alkaline water only provides temporary relief and does not address the underlying causes of GERD (like a weak lower esophageal sphincter). (Harvard Health)

Expert consensus: Health organizations and gastroenterologists typically recommend pairing alkaline water with long-term lifestyle changes (e.g., losing weight, avoiding eating before bed, and reducing high-fat/spicy foods) for the best results. (UCLA HEALTH)