Alkaline water is very popular.<br />Business Insider wondered "are there any health benefits to drinking alkaline water?"<br />There are almost no science-backed benefits of drinking alkaline water in place of regular water. <br />Alkaline water does not cure cancer, reduce your risk of heart disease, or prevent osteoporosis. <br />Drinking alkaline water likely won't harm your health, and it can still be hydrating.<br />However, it is more expensive than regular water.