Minerals don’t have to be alkalizing 👆🏼 Alkaline diets are a hoax, and alkaline water doesn’t have any meaningful effect on your body compared to baking soda 🤷‍♂️. Here are three reasons why alkaline water is BS: 1. It can make your GERD worse: Believe it or not, GERD, or acid reflux, is often caused by low stomach acid, which can be worsened by drinking alkaline water. 2. It can interfere with nutrient absorption: Certain enzymes that help you break down and digest your food need stomach aci