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Navreet Kaur
BIOS 104
Professor Muller
May 2nd, 2026
Is Alkaline water better
https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging-and-longevity/is-alkaline-water-better
In the modern world, people are constantly exposed to health information through social
media, the internet, and advertisements. However, it is difficult to know which information
is factually correct and which is incorrect. The article I read discusses alkaline water and
whether it is better than regular water. It also explains that the pH is a measure of how
acidic or basic a solution is, with a pH of above 7 is acidic and below it is basic. Our bodies
maintain a stable pH level. It also explains that our body is acidic due to which is why when
we drink alkaline water it cancels out due to the acidic nature of our stomach. This keeps
everything stable. Some researchers belive that alkaline water helps with acid reflux,
however the article claims that this is only temporary. The article also explains that
drinking water with a high pH can be risky, especially for people who suffer from kidney
problems.
Three things from the article that connect to BIOS 104 are
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It relates to hameostatsis, the process by which the body maintains a stable
internal balance. Even when we drink something different, our bodies try to stay the
same.
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Alkaline water is often advertised as a healthier version of water, but there is no
strong proof to support this. This connects to biology as we learned in class that
scientific claims need factual evidence and not just marketing.
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I also learned that kidneys are crucial for regulating chemical balance in the blood.
This article is legit and can be trusted, as it explains both sides of the story. Also, it
is published by Harvard Medical School, which is a trusted source. It clearly says that
alkaline water has benefits, but there is still room for research. It also talks about possible
risks which make it trustworthy. The article is not trying to promote or sell any product and
only talks about the benefits and risks of drinking alkaline water.
This topic affects society as many people believe what they see online without
confirming if it is legit. This makes them purchase things that do not work or have risks.
This article clears beliefs that people have and helps us to understand not to believe
everything that we see online.
Something that I want to know is whether drinking alkaline water for a long duration
has any benefits or risks. Also, if alkaline water changes our body’s pH, or if our body
always fixes it quickly, what could prevent it from fixing this?
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