Despite the health claims surrounding alkaline water, scientific evidence suggests its purported benefits may be overhyped.

Take, for example, Smooth 8 Purify Water Drops, a highly alkaline (purported pH of 9.9) liquid suspension of potassium and magnesium that, according to the website, “neutralizes body acidity ...

A Swedish study has found that strong alkaline substances can damage teeth. Researchers noted that substances with high pH values -- such as commercial cleaning substances and some paint removers -- ...

Here's what the buzzy pH-based alkaline diet is, ... pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is. Zero to 6.9 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and anything above that ...

Alkaline substances can, in essence, cancel out acidity. That’s the idea behind antacids like TUMS. Treatment for acidosis depends on what’s causing the pH imbalance.

It has long been known that acids can erode tooth enamel but a new Swedish study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that strong alkaline substances can ...

After Acids, Now Even Alkaline Substances Eat Away At Your Teeth. by Tanya Thomas on Nov 1 2009 9:50 AM. While acids are known to erode tooth enamel, ...

Then on the other side, things get basic. Ending at 14 are alkaline substances. Chemically, alkaline substances are the opposite of acids, but they, too, can break down organic compounds.

What to keep in mind about this celebrity-favorite diet. Fruit, a natural source of fructose, also contains dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. — -- intro: It’s no secret that Kelly ...

Claims that an 'alkaline' diet can improve health are growing, with cookbooks and supplements offered. But doctors and researchers say the promises are specious.