Fake Food Series: 💧Alkaline Water: Hype or Health Hazard?

Specialty waters are everywhere these days — and leading the pack is none other than Smart Water 💦. Their latest craze? Alkaline Water — marketed with claims of boosting bone health, supporting the immune system, and even preventing disease 🦴🛡️❌🦠.

But… is there any real science behind it?

Let’s take a closer sip 👀🥤

🚫 The Not-So-Smart Side of Alkaline Water:

⚠️ Disrupts Natural pH:

Alkaline water can neutralize the body’s natural acids (like in your stomach, intestines, and urine), throwing off your pH balance and potentially causing acid reflux 🤢.

⚠️ Digestive Issues:

Acidity is crucial for nutrient absorption and fending off microbes. Alkaline water may increase the risk of malabsorption and infections 🦠😬.

⚠️ Electrolyte Imbalance:

Too much can even lead to hyperkalemia (dangerously high potassium levels) ⚡🥴.

🧪 The Verdict on the Health Claims:

Claims that it boosts immunity, strengthens bones, or fights cancer?

Completely unproven 🚫🧬.

Medical research does not support these benefits.

🚷 Who Should Avoid It?

If you have:

🚫 Low stomach acid

🚫 Kidney disease

🚫 Digestive problems

🚫 Recurrent UTIs

...alkaline water may do more harm than good.

PH Scale for quick reference.

Bottom line? 

💡 Alkaline water is more trend than truth. Stick to regular water unless advised otherwise by your doctor. 🥂💙

You can read Dr. Berg's in depth article to learn more about the subject matter.