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Alkaline mineral water has various beneficial effects via antioxidant mechanism. But there is no study about beneficial effects of reflux esophagitis. The effectiveness of alkaline mineral water on reflux esophagitis was evaluated through endoscopy, question investigation and medical examination by interview. Alkaline mineral water was used Doctor M(Sung Min Korea Co. Ltd., Chuncheon, Korea). Alkaline mineral water were drank of 15mL/kg a day for 2 months. Under endoscopic observation, inflammation and ulcer have improved after 2 months of drinking of alkaline mineral water. In question investigation and medical examination by interview, the symptom has improved in 93% of participants. Effectiveness of alkaline mineral water on reflux esophagitis was around 78% equal or higher than taking certain medicines.