What Is Alkaline Water?
Alkaline water is simply water (H2O) that contains alkaline minerals. While regular tap water has a pH that is around 7.5, alkaline water usually has a pH of 8 or 9.
It is the minerals present (such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, an others) that can alter its pH.
Alkaline Water and Cancer
Alkaline water has been touted to have benefits for people with cancer and for cancer prevention, but what does the research say? The theory behind alkaline water (or an alkaline diet) and cancer is that some cancer cells grow better in acidic environments. In addition, the tissue surrounding cancerous tumors tends to be, in fact, acidic.
It’s important to also look at what happens when alkaline water enters the tightly regulated milieu of the body.
How cancer spreads?
One of the first places a cancer often spreads is to the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are tiny, bean-shaped organs that help fight infection. They are located in clusters in different parts of the body, such as the neck, groin area, and under the arms.
Cancer may also spread through the bloodstream to distant parts of the body. These parts may include the bones, liver, lungs, or brain. Even if the cancer spreads, it is still named for the area where it began. For example, if breast cancer spreads to the lungs, it is called metastatic breast cancer, not lung cancer.
