2024-01-12 18:46:14
Friday 12/January/2024 – 08:45 PM
A recent study found that alkaline water, which is bottled water, is not an effective alternative to preventing recurrent kidney stone formation.
According to Times Now News, alkaline water, sometimes called high-pH water, is an increasingly popular category of bottled water. Compared to tap water, which has a pH of 7.5, alkaline water has a lower pH. The highest range is between 8 and 10.
Study: Alkaline water does not prevent kidney stones
The sale and consumption of alkaline water has increased as it has many health benefits, such as improving hydration and increasing urinary pH, among other things. When the pH is increased, it prevents the formation of several types of uric acid or cystine stones. This is especially true for patients who have stones. In the kidneys
Potassium citrate tablets are prescribed to prevent recurrent stones. However, many patients do not follow the recommended treatment, often related to the need to take large pills several times a day. If alkaline water can raise urinary pH, it may be an attractive alternative for preventing stone formation.
The study published in the Journal of Urology indicated that alkaline water cannot be a substitute for medications prescribed to prevent kidney stones.
Dr. Roshan Patel of the University of California, California, explained that while alkaline water products have a higher pH than regular water, they have a negligible alkaline content, which indicates that they cannot raise urine pH enough to affect the development of kidney disease and stones.
To investigate the potential of raising water pH to prevent urinary stones, the researchers measured the pH of five commercially available alkaline water products and reviewed published data on other types of beverages and over-the-counter products with the potential to raise urinary pH.
They found that the five brands tested in the study had similar pH levels, and one product contained a small amount of citrate which was not listed on the product label.
In contrast, some other commercially available products have the ability to increase pH, notably including orange juice, which has an alkaline content of up to 15 mM/L. Baking soda is among the most effective and cost-effective alternatives. Although there are potential concerns regarding sodium content, newer water-soluble products also appear to provide useful and affordable options.
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