Myth: Alkaline water prevents cancer
Some producers of water ionisers have also claimed that alkaline water can help reduce cancer risk. The theory is that some cancer cells grow better in acidic environments.
While several studies have been done on the effects of alkaline water on cancer, none have proven that drinking it prevents or treats the disease.
Only one of the studies – which specifically looked at men with bladder cancer and an alkaline diet – found a slight association. However, the effect was estimated to be low and not “statistically significant”, according to researchers who conducted a review of the studies
