Think of your tap water as a neutral 7 on the pH scale. Alkaline water usually clocks in at a pH of 8 or 9—slightly more basic than what you’re used to. It’s like the chill cousin of regular water that took a weekend yoga retreat.
Proponents claim it can neutralize acid in your bloodstream, boost energy, and even slow aging. That sounds pretty cool, right? But our bodies are stubbornly smart and already regulate our pH with military precision.
