There’s a huge and growing appetite for alkaline water right now, which, supporters say, can help individuals reduce acidic levels and create a more balanced pH inside the body. Alkaline means it’s less acidic than regular tap water (and certainly sugary drinks, which have the opposite effect!); the water is also rich in alkalising compounds like calcium, silica, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonate.
The pH scale that measures acidity and alkalinity stretches from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline) – balanced pH levels should be in the middle, around the 7 mark.