Alkaline water

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-009776",
  "term": "Alkaline water",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "Water that has a pH above 7, that can be used to alter the conditions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and modify absorption of certain therapeutic agents. Upon oral administration, alkaline water provides alkaline conditions within the GI tract. This may decrease absorption of certain therapeutic agents, reduce epithelial damage and may alter bowel movements.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/alkaline-water/"
}