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Water for gastritis: what the evidence says
No water treats gastritis. These mineral waters are bicarbonate-rich and low in sulphate; still versions (no bubble icon) are the gentler choice.
Criterion: Published bicarbonate of 600 mg/L or more, sulphate of 200 mg/L or less and sodium of 200 mg/L or less, from the brand’s own verified analysis. Highest bicarbonate first. Sulphate-rich waters are left out because they can have a laxative effect. Sparkling waters (bubble icon) are included; the 2023 heartburn trial used a still water. This list does not say any water helps gastritis.
Not medical advice. No water treats or cures a medical condition. If you have symptoms most days, or trouble swallowing, vomiting or weight loss, see a doctor or pharmacist. See also our water for acid reflux list.
Why it matters
The US NIDDK says eating, diet and nutrition don’t play an important role in causing most cases of gastritis; common causes are H. pylori infection, some painkillers and heavy drinking, which need a doctor’s care. There is no trial of mineral water for gastritis. The closest evidence is a 2023 heartburn trial of a still, bicarbonate-rich water (see the acid reflux page). Plain still water is a sensible default.
| # | Water | Bicarbonate | Sulfate | Sodium | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long LifeAustria | 2,111 mg/L | <1 mg/L | 129.4 mg/L | Compare |
| 2 | GerolsteinerGermany | 1,816 mg/L | 38 mg/L | 118 mg/L | Compare |
| 3 | RhodiusGermany | 1,779 mg/L | 38 mg/L | 170 mg/L | Compare |
| 4 | Rudolfův pramenCzech Republic | 1,650 mg/L | 131 mg/L | 93.4 mg/L | Compare |
| 5 | KryniczankaPoland | 1,623 mg/L | 20 mg/L | 54.2 mg/L | Compare |
| 6 | FerrarelleItaly | 1,500 mg/L | 4.5 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Compare |
| 7 | MuszyniankaPoland | 1,489 mg/L | 21.8 mg/L | 87.8 mg/L | Compare |
| 8 | BeypazarıTurkey | 1,433.5 mg/L | 176.11 mg/L | 138.18 mg/L | Compare |
| 9 | Uludağ Doğal Maden SuyuTurkey | 1,429.8 mg/L | 19.25 mg/L | 160 mg/L | Compare |
| 10 | TönissteinerGermany | 1,413 mg/L | 31 mg/L | 112 mg/L | Compare |
| 11 | BaldovskáSlovakia | 1,366 mg/L | 176 mg/L | 62.5 mg/L | Compare |
| 12 | Kızılay ErzincanTurkey | 1,317.6 mg/L | 4.42 mg/L | 108.92 mg/L | Compare |
| 13 | SanfaustinoItaly | 1,280 mg/L | 98 mg/L | 20.2 mg/L | Compare |
| 14 | BadoitFrance | 1,250 mg/L | 35 mg/L | 180 mg/L | Compare |
| 15 | Rosbacher KlassischGermany | 1,225 mg/L | 8.8 mg/L | 89 mg/L | Compare |
| 16 | RhäzünserSwitzerland | 1,170 mg/L | 138 mg/L | 160 mg/L | Compare |
| 17 | Sırma Doğal Maden SuyuTurkey | 1,125 mg/L | 25.01 mg/L | 186 mg/L | Compare |
| 18 | hassia SprudelGermany | 1,049 mg/L | 28 mg/L | 164 mg/L | Compare |
| 19 | MagnesiaCzech Republic | 970 mg/L | 11.1 mg/L | 6.2 mg/L | Compare |
| 20 | Bad Vilbeler UrQuelleGermany | 832 mg/L | 28 mg/L | 119 mg/L | Compare |
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- Long Life: Forum Natürliches Mineralwasser (Austrian mineral water association) – member profile, 'Mineralstoffe und Spurenelemente' (producer-supplied, undated) · checked 2026-10-26
- Gerolsteiner: Gerolsteiner analysis sheet (international, 2024, gerolsteiner.de) · checked 2026-10-29
- Rhodius: rhodius-mineralwasser.de – Produkte (extract of SGS Institut Fresenius analysis, 22/05/2024) · checked 2026-10-29
- Rudolfův pramen: Rudolfův pramen official site – analysis of source BJ37 by ZÚ Ústí nad Labem (13 Oct 2023) · checked 2026-10-29
- Kryniczanka: kryniczanka.pl – Kryniczanka, anions/cations mg/l (undated) · checked 2026-10-26
- Ferrarelle: Ferrarelle Sparkling water analysis report, 2nd quarter 2024 (report date 20 May 2024) · checked 2026-10-25
- Muszynianka: muszynianka.pl – 'Składniki mineralne' (undated) · checked 2026-10-26
- Beypazarı: Beypazarı Doğal Maden Suyu e-catalogue, page 16 'Bir şişedeki mucizeler / Miracles in a bottle' (beypazarimadensuyu.com.tr) · checked 2026-10-26
- Uludağ Doğal Maden Suyu: Uludağ İçecek product page, Uludağ Doğal Maden Suyu (anyonlar/katyonlar, mg/L) · checked 2026-10-26
- Tönissteiner: toenissteiner.com – Mineralwasser (Classic/Medium analysis) · checked 2026-10-29
- Baldovská: Slovak Industrial Property Office – Baldovská geographical indication specification · checked 2026-10-29
- Kızılay Erzincan: Kızılay İçecek product page, Erzincan Sade 200 ml (mg/L) · checked 2026-10-26
- Sanfaustino: Regione Umbria – booklet of Umbrian mineral waters (regional government) · checked 2026-10-29
- Badoit: badoit.fr – Composition (average values per litre) · checked 2026-10-25
- Rosbacher Klassisch: Hassia group product transparency page – Rosbacher Klassisch; extract of analysis of 17.09.2015, Institut Fresenius · checked 2026-10-26
- Rhäzünser: Rhäzünser official site – characteristic components (mg/L) · checked 2026-10-29
- Sırma Doğal Maden Suyu: Sırma 200 ml label ingredients (anyonlar/katyonlar, mg/L) as transcribed by retailer Fateks Gıda; cross-check Migros 1 L listing · checked 2026-10-26
- hassia Sprudel: Hassia group product transparency page – hassia Sprudel; extract of analysis of 30.11.2012, SGS Institut Fresenius · checked 2026-10-26
- Magnesia: Státní zdravotní ústav (Czech National Institute of Public Health) – 'Přehled balených vod… a jejich základní minerálové složení', February 2025 · checked 2026-10-26
- Bad Vilbeler UrQuelle: Hassia group product transparency page – Bad Vilbeler UrQuelle; extract of analysis of 17.05.2013, SGS Institut Fresenius · checked 2026-10-26
FAQ
What is the best water for gastritis?
There is no water proven to treat gastritis. The US NIDDK says diet doesn’t play an important role in most cases. Plain still water is a sensible default; see a doctor about the cause, such as H. pylori.
Values as published by each brand, per litre. Not medical advice.