India, July 1 -- Contemporary wellness trends are all about enriched everything, from snacks to skincare, to see boosted results. Water is no exception either, as it's getting the fancy upgrade of 'alkaline water.' But is it a game-changer, and who benefits the most from alkaline water? HT Lifestyle reached out to experts to understand this proactive wellness trend that has taken hydration to the next level.

Suvarna Sawant, chief dietician and HoD, clinical nutrition and dietetics, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, told HT Lifestyle that to understand alkaline water, one must first understand the pH scale, a measurement that determines acidity or a substance.

He said, "Measured between 0-14, each number indicates a ten-fol...