A small 2010 study with 38 subjects suggests that bottled water enriched with minerals may improve hydration and the acid-base balance in the blood and urine of healthy individuals. The data was based on the subjects' self-regulation of water intake and self-reporting. These factors make the information gathered difficult to confirm.

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