Myth: Alkaline water improves hydration
Advocates claim that the increased hydrogen in alkaline water provides more hydration than regular water, especially after a workout.
A small study of 100 people published in 2016 found that blood flowed more efficiently with alkaline water compared with regular water after a strenuous workout.
But both Dr Liu and Prof Chen said more research is needed to prove this.
Prof Chen added that hydration depends more on the amount rather than the type of water we drink.
