Bollywood celebrities never fail from experimenting with the latest health and fitness trends. After  keto diet, pilate and more, the recent addition to the list of fancy trends is black alkaline water. Malika Arora, Shruti Hasana, Urvashi Rautela, and even the Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli sip on black water regularly, to reap its amazing health benefits. This drink has made fans curious about it so here everything that you need to know about it: 

Difference between alkaline water and normal water: 

 On a scale of 0 to 14, normal drinking water has a pH between 6 to 7, which is considered neutral. But the pH of an alkaline drink is generally above 8 and enriched with more than 70 minerals. 

Health benefits of black alkaline water 

 The only seller of black alkaline water in India claims that plain water lacks several essential minerals, which are crucial for the body. Plain RO water has a low pH value, is acidic, corrosive, and bitter. This is hard for the body to absorb whereas Alkaline water is more nutrient-rich and beneficial for people who have high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Hydration:

As the water molecules in the alkaline water are smaller they are easily absorbed by the cell which helps in contracting the muscles in a better way, improving the functioning of the kidneys.  

Reduces acidity:

This water helps in reducing acidity and balances the pH level of the body.  It helps to neutralize the excess acid produced by the organs.

Boosts immunity: 

This water is a miracle for your digestive health and helps in absorbing the nutrients from the food we eat. It improves the immune system and reduces the chances of falling sick. 

Boosts metabolism: 

When your digestive system is working fine, your metabolism also works better. 

Does it really work?

Though it is trending  but there is not enough research to say that it is beneficial . There are divided opinions on this study as there are some side effects too

Side effects: 

There might be some side effects of consuming it: 

Skin irritations

Nausea

Vomiting

Muscle twitching

Tingling in the extremities or face