Some claims include that alkaline water detoxes the body, aids in digestion, improves hydration more than regular water, boosts weight loss, reduces inflammation, reduces acid reflux, reduces bloating ...

But adding lemon or lime—or a health food such as apple cider vinegar—to water do not make it more alkaline, she said. "They ...

Vinegar, which contains acetic acid ... or eye irritation that is known to occur with unbalanced levels. Water that is too alkaline or acidic is unsafe for skin contact, producing burns or ...