5. Easing Acid Reflux
A few studies, including a 2012 clinical trial, suggest that alkaline water neutralizes pepsin, an enzyme that erodes the esophagus in people with acid reflux. It is important to note that this testing was done in a lab, and any benefit to humans has yet to be validated. Other studies have built on this one, but they both urge further research.
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