Alkaline Water: Marketing Hype
published in Health Essentials web magazine
If you believe the marketing materials, alkaline water can increase your energy, hydrate you better than regular water, prevent digestive issues and even slow aging.
Science does not support these claims, says Beth Czerwony MS, RD, LD, a Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian. This may be a case where you slap a 'natural' label on water and charge double, and people want to believe that it's worth more, Ms. Czerwony says.