Water is needed for the body to run smoothly. It maintains fluidity in the body and transports oxygen to all the parts of the body. If there is a lack of water in the body, the person falls ill and death can also happen. Overall, water is essential for survival. We drink only plain water to stay healthy, but for the past few years, a special type of water has been in the news. We are talking about alkaline water. People have started drinking alkaline water keeping their health in mind. People believe that it gives more benefits than plain water, as well as many diseases can be avoided by it. Dr. PrabhatRanjan Sinha, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Aakash Healthcare knows what are its benefits.

According to experts, there is very little scientific research about its benefits, but it has some properties due to which drinking alkaline water provides many benefits to our health. So let us know what alkaline water is and what the benefits of getting it are.

What is alkaline water?

Alkaline water means alkaline water. Alkaline in alkaline water indicates its pH level. The pH level is a number that ranges from 0 to 14. The pH level measures how acidic or how alkaline a substance is. The thing whose pH level is 1 will be very acidic, whose pH is 13, it is Alkaline. Similarly, the pH level of alkaline water is higher than that of regular water. Generally, the pH of natural water ranges from 6 to 7, while the pH level of alkaline water is 8. For this reason, some people believe that they help relieve acid reflux.

Benefits of drinking alkaline water

  • Drinking alkaline water helps balance the pH level of the body.
  • Drinking alkaline water increases water consumption which improves hydration, thus you do not have the problem of dehydration.
  • It contains minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium which are antioxidants, these minerals can neutralize harmful free radicals from the body and prevent oxidative stress.

  • Alkaline water helps in reducing the acid present in the stomach. It can help in providing relief from the problem of acid reflux by reducing the presence of acid.
  • The antioxidant properties present in it help in removing harmful substances from the body.

According to experts, there is no specific scientific evidence available regarding this water, due to which it should be consumed with caution. Despite claims of pH balance, hydration, presence of antioxidants and disease prevention, it is not wise to rely solely on it. Regular consumption of clean water along with following a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables promotes good health. If you are drinking alkaline water for health benefits, then definitely consult an expert.

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