Is it better for your health to drink acidic water or alkaline water?
Is it better for your health to drink acidic water or alkaline water?
user
I think the food you eat is more likely to affect your health, so it’s probably best to pay more attention to that.  But I can help you figure out whether alkaline water is better for your health.  First I need to understand the “science” behind why it’s important to know whether water is acidic or alkaline.  If you could talk me through the details, I’ll be able to find out about the health benefits of either.
assistant
I see some people put lemon in their water, which would make it acidic. Then, there are alkaline waters that are marketed as healthy. So, which is better?
user
Okay, you’re saying that putting lemon in your water makes it acidic, right?
assistant
Yes, because lemon is acidic. What is the difference to your health between acidic and alkaline water?
user
That’s a good question, since acidic and alkaline water are used for different health goals.
assistant
What different health goals?
user
Sometimes acidic water is used for bone health, and alkaline water is used for immune support. But there is also an argument that the pH level of the water shouldn’t be important, and that healthy habits are what matters.  It would help me a lot to learn more about these goals and what people are doing to achieve them, in order to learn what is healthy for you.
assistant
Why does acidic water help bones?
user