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Comprehensive review highlights alkaline water's benefits and ongoing debate in the scientific community.
Alkaline water, characterized by its elevated pH and reduced oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), has gained popularity as a functional beverage marketed for its purported health benefits. Claims suggest that it can improve hydration, metabolic function, antioxidant status, and disease prevention. However, the scientific community remains divided regarding its clinical efficacy and physiological impact.
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*Ms. Tisha Pawar, Dr. Nidhi Chauhan, Dr. Siddik I. Ugharatdar, Dr. Binal Gohil, Laxmi Yogi, Priyanshi Patel (2026) studied this question.
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