The actual truth, however, is far more mundane.
Evidence aside, thevery logicof alkaline water is spotty in so many ways.
The water we drink first enters the very acidic stomach, so its quickly neutralized.
Alkaline water bottles on display.Photo: Roberto Machado Noa (Getty Images)
So yes, you should drink plenty of water (though not necessarilyeight cups of it a day!)
if you want to be as healthy as possible.
But youll be perfectly fine if you stick to tap instead of the pricier, alkalinized stuff.
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