A comparison of alkaline water and Mediterranean diet vs proton pump inhibition for treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux

In 184 people with throat-reflux symptoms, a 90 to 95% plant-based Mediterranean diet with alkaline water matched proton pump inhibitor drugs: 62.6% improved on the diet versus 54.1% on the medication. Among the strongest evidence that a plant-forward diet can rival reflux medication.

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