» Why most health claims about the benefits of alkaline water are false - and whether you should still drink it Why most health claims about the benefits of alkaline water are false - and whether you should still drink it Elena Bruess,Samantha CassettyJan 8, 2021, 23:19 IST There is no harm to drinking alkaline water, but it is more expensive and offers no health benefits beyond regular water.RunPhoto/Getty Images There are almost no science-backed benefits of drinking alkaline water in place of regular water. Alkaline water does not cure cancer, reduce your risk of heart disease, or prevent osteoporosis. Drinking alkaline water likely won't harm your