Paul Piedras, Andrei D Cumpanas, Amanda McCormac, Seyed Amiryaghoub M Lavasani, Antonio R H Gorgen, Allen Rojhani, Minh-Chau Vu, Rohit Bhatt, John Asplin, Zachary E Tano, Jaime Landman, Ralph V Clayman, Roshan M Patel
PURPOSE: The consumption of alkaline water, water with an average pH of 8 to 10, has been steadily increasing globally as proponents claim it to be a healthier alternative to regular water. Urinary alkalinization therapy is frequently prescribed in patients with uric acid and cystine urolithiasis, and as such we analyzed commercially available alkaline waters to assess their potential to increase urinary pH. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five commercially available alkaline water brands (Essentia, Smart Water Alkaline, Great Value Hydrate Alkaline Water, Body Armor SportWater, and Perfect Hydration) underwent anion chromatography and direct chemical measurements to determine the mineral contents of each product...
February 2024: Journal of Urology