How good is lye???
Alkaline water is water with a pH above 7 (generally between 8 and 9), which is believed to be more beneficial to the body than normal water, but there are still advantages and debates.
✅ The advantages are often mentioned.
1. Helps balance acid-alkali in the body
• It is believed to reduce the acidity caused by eating meat, fried foods, or coffee.
2. Helps keep the body fresh and reduce fatigue.
• Some users say they drink and feel rejuvenated.
3. May help with the digestive system
• Some lye contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, which are good for intestinal function.
4. Has antioxidant properties.
• Some filter-made lye may contain dissolved hydrogen, which reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.
5. May help reduce acid reflux
• A small study found that pH ~ 8.8 lye can inhibit the enzyme pepsin, the main culprit of acid reflux.
⚠️ Caution / What to know
