Myths surrounding pH in water

Dhanoo told Newsday in an interview yesterday, consuming any type of water (bottled or tap) instead of highly sweetened soft drinks and juices is one of the single best choices you can make to maintain a healthy body.

He said consumption of water will decrease the chances of developing lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

“The myths about alkaline water being healthy and acid water causing harm to you, it is a myth that has been purported, and it is a myth that has been spread because of the at-home pH kits people use.” He said as a NGO with a mandate to promote good health and to ensure the well-being of families, they advocate for water as the preferred drink for everyone.

In a press release, in response to several home tests conducted on social media about the pH of water and its effect on health, the association said subtle variations in the pH of the water people drink have no bearing on their health.

The association said unfounded personal opinions and misinterpretations about health are dangerous as they may guide people toward trends which may be harmful to their bodies and their pockets.

“We know that education through the access to information is necessary for our population to make healthier choices. We are bombarded with videos and ads which spread misinformation in a very attractive way. The Diabetes Association has taken strides to provide the population with unbiased, scientific information about health-related topics which have grabbed the public’s attention.” The association said, on September 29 at the Centre of Excellence, their 2017 EXPO will have a special session devoted to debunking health myths including pH of water, plastic rice, plastic vegetables and miraculous herbal cures among other items.