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These water samples have other substances dissolved in them. They might show up as slightly acidic or slightly alkaline because of this. The pH scale measures how strongly acidic or alkaline a ...

Alkaline water is water that has a higher pH level than regular drinking water and this is usually above 7 on the pH scale. This is done by adding minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium.

Water with higher pH, or alkaline water, can improve cardiovascular function and help people retain more fluids in the body, leading to more efficient rehydration than regular water. I don't love ...