title: [Alkalizing activity of a calcium-bicarbonate-containing water, evaluated for pH, in patients with gastroesophageal reflux].
abstract: Bicarbonate-calcic water Ferrarelle has been administered both in the fasting state and during meals to patients suffering from gastro-esophageal reflux disease submitted to computerized pHmetry. Marked and lasting increase of esophageal and gastric pH was observed with significant differences from the effect of tap water. In addition, patients reported improvement of heart burn and acidity after the administration of the bicarbonate-calcic water. The alkalizing effect of the mineral water employed is therefore fully confirmed.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Idrologia Medica, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grassi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fraioli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pappalardo
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Messina
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Belardinelli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guadalaxara
mesh_terms: D000468:Alkalies / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008297:Male; D008900:Mineral Waters
chemical_list: D000468:Alkalies; D001639:Bicarbonates; D008900:Mineral Waters; C031556:calcium bicarbonate
vernacular_title: Attività alcalinizzante di un'acqua bicarbonato-calcica valutata con pHmetria in soggetti con reflusso gastro-esofageo.