There are many celebrities who are a big-time fan of alkaline water. The number of celebs who drink alkaline water at home has risen in the recent past. Many of them have openly spoken about it. The recent one to join the list is ace cricketer Virat Kohli. He recently open up about it during a fun Question and Answer session on Twitter. “I have tried black water a few times but I don’t drink it regularly. But we do drink alkaline water at home,” he said in a video shared on the microblogging site. The cricketer also answered ‘his most searched questions.’ Not just Kohli, his wife Anushka Sharma, Malaika Arora, Shruti Haasan, and Karan Johar prefer alkaline or black water over normal water. The celebs seem to be using alkaline water owing to its health benefits. While we talk about black water later, let’s try to understand more about alkaline water in this article.
What is alkaline water?
Water that has been ionized or whose pH level has been increased is known as alkaline water. For the uninitiated, the pH level indicates how acidic or alkaline a substance is. The pH level is generally measured on a scale of 0 to 14. If the pH level of any substance is 1 it is very acidic and if the same is 13 it is very alkaline.
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The normal tap water has a pH level of 7 i.e. neutral. On the other hand, the pH level of alkaline water is around 8 or 9.
Benefits of alkaline water
There are believed to be many benefits of alkaline water. People with excess acidity prefer alkaline water as it neutralises the acid in the body. Also, alkaline water is considered to have ultra-hydrating properties. As it is rich in antioxidants, alkaline water is considered to help fight free radicals. This can be a great drink for those who work out on a daily basis. Some experts believe that regular intake of alkaline water can improve the performance of your circulatory system.
Alkaline water also improves immunity and keep your bones health as it contains mineral like magnesium and calcium.
