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Med’s Marissa Scavuzzo explains actual benefits of alkaline water

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WebMDMarissa Scavuzzo, researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the School of Medicine, explained that while alkaline water seems logical, its benefits are mostly overstated. “Your stomach produces acid to digest food effectively; the amount of water you consume is not going to combat this constant production,” she said. However, there is limited evidence suggesting alkaline water may aid hydration and athletic performance.