Part 9/12:

• Drinking alkaline water may be more about perception than proven health benefits.

Testing a local brand of alkaline water (pH 8.8) from Taiwan showed that higher pH levels alone don't necessarily translate into health gains. The expert concluded that for most people, the hydration effects of any water—whether alkaline or not—are equivalent.

Microplastics: The Emerging Concern

An alarming discovery was the detection of microplastics in many bottled waters. These tiny particles, originating from bottle manufacturing, caps, or environmental contamination, raise health concerns because of their potential to penetrate biological tissues and disrupt bodily functions.