Alkaline water and it's benefits is one of the newer trends to have made its way into the already overcrowded wellness and healthy eating world.
Drinking Alkaline water, it is said, offers more health benefits than one.
It helps slow down the ageing process, regulate pH levels of the body and prevent various chronic diseases.
Alkaline water refers to neutralising acid levels in the body, which normal water cannot do.
This controversial health practice has been argued over its use by many health experts.
Let's find out what alkaline water is all about and if it's worth the hype.
What is Alkaline Water?
Alkaline water is water that has been ionized, which means the pH level of water has been increased.
The pH level is a number that measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is on a scale of 0 to 14.
For instance, if the level is 1, it means the substance is very acidic and if it is 13, it is very alkaline.
Alkaline water has pH level of about 8 or 9 and pH level of normal tap water is 7, which is neutral.
It is believed that alkaline water helps people with excess acidity as it helps neutralise the acid in the body; thanks to its alkaline nature.
This process of neutralising acids in the body helps prevent various ailments.
There are ways to increase the alkaline properties of water by using special filters,
faucet attachments and additives that raise the pH levels, making normal tap water go from neutral pH to Alkaline.
According to the Bangalore based Nutritionist, Dr. Anju Sood,
"Your body secretes out a lot of juices. Now these juices are basically acidic in nature.
So at that time alkaline water will neutralise the acid.
We always suggest having foods that are at least 70 percent alkaline and 30 percent acidic,
so that once it is consumed; the pH of the body will be neutral.
