And they occur naturally in certain types of water, especially mineral water.

The TDS can tell you how mineralized your water is.

And those minerals are the electrolytes Riese is referring to that enhance hydration.

alt

The TDS is 1,100 which he says is a medium TDS water.

As Riese says, I think its a totally fine product.

The TDS is a little over 2,500 which he says is a very intense water in the video.

Photography of a apple juice in glasses and apples in a wicker basket on wooden table

water advocate and water sommelier

Because of the high mineral content, he finds it tastes a little salty.

With a TDS of 150, he says its a Very, very nice mineral water from New Zealand.

This, he adds, is his number one select.

red pigment in a wooden spoon

With a TDS of 150, he says its a Very, very nice water from New Zealand.

Alkaline is a term that can be used to describe the pH of a substance.

Alkaline substances have a pH greater than seven.

alt

Our bodies do a fantastic job of maintaining blood pH and drinking alkaline water wont change that.

There is not any real scientific evidence to support drinking alkaline waters.

Final takeaways

Drinking more water in general is always a good idea.

Cropped shot of young woman shopping in the dairy section of a supermarket. She is reading the nutrition label on a container of fresh organic healthy natural yoghurt

water advocate and water sommelier

…

Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.

A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

Two cups with coffee and green tea on a beige background.