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A 31-year-old male asked:

i have read that lemon water while acidic, is actually alkalizing for the body, once it is absorbed, etc., and that it's good for gerd. is it true?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Internal Medicine 55 years experience

Do not think so: Go,easy on the beer

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